Richard Lee Wellek

Richard Lee Wellek obituary, Northbrook, IL

Richard Lee Wellek

Richard Wellek Obituary

Published by Chicago Tribune from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23, 2020.
Richard Lee Wellek of Northbrook, age 81, passed away on November 19, 2020. Beloved and adored husband of Susan, nee Pollack; loving father of Jeffrey (Elizabeth) Wellek, Marcy (David) Kirshenbaum and Deborah (Andy) Wellek Wolkstein; dear brother of Mark (Judy) Wellek; adored grandfather of Ellie, Alex and Ethan Kirshenbaum; Nate, Jon and Ben Wellek; Sam and Mari Wolkstein. Devoted uncle, friend and cousin of many. He fought valiantly for 18 years with Parkinson's Disease, never complaining and continuing to live life as fully as possible. Dick was raised in Aurora, IL and a graduate of the University of Illinois. He served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in England. He was a successful businessman retiring as the CEO and Chairman of the Varlen Corporation. Dick was a devoted family man and a true patriot who took pride in his Judaism having served for 10 years as Chairman of the UJA Fund Drive in Aurora. The graveside service will be private, though livestreamed Tuesday, November 24 at 11:00 AM on Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home Facebook. In lieu of flowers, donations to Jewish United Fund (www.juf.org), Anti-Defamation League (www.adl.org) or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (www.michaeljfox.org) will be appreciated. Info: Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 847-256-5700.

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Steve LaKind

January 18, 2021

Condolences on your loss. Dick was a kind, interesting man!

Jayne and Sheldon Pekin

November 22, 2020

Susan and family: We were so sorry to learn about Richard’s passing. He was a smart, fine gentleman and will be sadly missed. He fought his PD harder and with a tenacity that was brave and remarkable. Our most sincere sympathies to all. Our hearts are with you.

Jayne and Shelly Pekin

Merri Davis

November 22, 2020

You will be missed!! Love to Susan and family. Merri Davis

Synda Nelson

November 22, 2020

Susan my sincere condolences. I'm so glad I had the chance to see Dick this past summer. I adored him and loved my cousin. May he RIP and his memory be a blessing.

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