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Sandra Dolnick Obituary

Dolnick, Sandra Sandra "Sandy" Friedman Dolnick, formerly of Milwaukee and Whitefish Bay, died on December 11, 2016 after a long illness. She was 80. Founder and Executive Director of the Friends of Libraries USA, she was a graduate of Riverside High School and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and a member of Congregation Sinai with her husband, Lee Dolnick. Preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Elizabeth Friedman, and second husband, Richard Torbert of Philadelphia. She is survived by her brother, Jack Friedman of Philadelphia, and four daughters: Randy Dolnick of Los Angeles; Barrie Dolnick Miesenboeck (Gero) of Oxford, UK; Amy Rechner (John) of Naperville, Illinois, and Carol Weber of Philadelphia, as well as two granddaughters, Elisabeth and Jane. Private services have been held. Donations are suggested to your local Library Friends organization.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 1, 2017.

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