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Max Goldschmidt Obituary
Dr. Max W. Goldschmidt, age 81, retired U.S. Army Colonel, of Munster, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011. Married to his beloved Wife, Audrey (deceased) for 52 years. Survived by one daughter, Jill (Mark Schwartz) of Glencoe, IL; one son, Jeffrey of Schererville, IN; grandchildren: Corey and Jason Schwartz; sister, Hannah Hochstaedter of Mill Valley, CA. Dr. Goldschmidt served proudly in the U.S. Army Medical Corps for 30 years. Then for his second career, he taught medical students in the Family Practice Clinic as Associate Professor at Roselalind Franklin Chicago Medical school. Dr. Goldschmidt was a past president of Temple Beth El in Munster. He was a member of the Board of Jewish War Veterans. Friends may call Thursday, September 22, 2011 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 8415 Calumet Ave., Munster, IN. Funeral service to follow at Burns-Kish Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with Rabbi Stevens officiating. Graveside service to be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Fort Sheridan Military Cemetery in Ft. Sheridan, IL with Rabbi Steven Stark Lowenstein officiating. Shiva to be held following interment at the home of Jill and Mark Schwartz in Glencoe, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to Temple Beth El or the charity of your choice in his memory would be appreciated. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and many friends. www.burnskishfh.com
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for Max Goldschmidt
Bob Goldsmith
September 16, 2019
Fondly emembering my Uncle Max who generously and proudly welcomed me to Chicago as his cousin from London, and introduced me to an American Jewish family I had lost contact with.
Dennis Blount
October 6, 2011
Our deepest condolences to the family of Dr Goldschmidt. He was an excellent doctor - he will be miss greatly missed Dennis & Jonila Blount.
October 5, 2011
Our deepest condolences tothe loss of a special person. Irith-Rebeka Josephsohn and Arnon Josephsohn - Israel Children to Leo and Rosa Josephsohn brother to Walter (Hella) Josephsohn and grandchildren to Zelamr and Rebeka Josephsohh Koenigsberg.
September 29, 2011
We celebrate the achievements and life of Max, who served his family, has country, and profession with wisdom and dignity. He will always be remembered. We are saddened over the news of his death, however the loss is overshadowed by the proud
legacy of his life. Our family will always have fond memories of Max.
Bob Goldsmith
September 28, 2011
My cousin Max's kind generosity introducing me, a distant Londoner, to my extended American and Canadian family brought new friendships and a new Jewish awareness into my life. I will treasure the holiday we spent together in Munster last year, our visits to Chicago art galleries, boat trips... and our fascinating conversations about American politics, his years in the air force, travel... He was fascinated by life, and his quiet old fasioned way of embracing you into his world will stay in my memories.
Ruth (Nathan) Harris
September 27, 2011
Many happy memories and times were spent with Max and family in Peoria.
Ron Gordon
September 26, 2011
When a family member passes away, different thought pop into your mind. My was, How was Max related. Even though as a child it was explained over and over again by my mother (Gisela). So my mother’s (Gisela), mother’s (Agathe) husband’s (Hans) mother’s (Jenny) sister’s (Franciska) grandchildren (Max and Hannah). It never quite stuck in my mind. It’s simple, we have the same Great-Great Grandparents. It might seem to the outsider that it’s distinct, but to me it was not. Even though we only meet a few times the stories of my mother brought the generations and distance close together. I am truly saddened by the loss and sorrowed by the fact we did not see each other more often. My love to the family. Ron
Debora Bergeron
September 26, 2011
I'm not sure if I met Max when I was young and travelled with my parents (to visit Hella & Walter Josephson in Peoria), but he called 2 years ago when my mother passed away. I still remember the kind and gentle conversation. It was like we had known each other for years.
Steven Josephsohn
September 26, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about Max's passing. We had made plans to meet the next time I was in Chicago. I knew him since I was very young, and he attended my parent's wedding in Germany. He was indeed a bright and kind person.
Chuck Barsano
September 22, 2011
Max was an extraordinarily kind, gentle, generous and compassionate individual. Beyond that, having known him for many years, I was always impressed at how calm and non-complaining he was. There was so much to admire about him.
Miriam Marcus
September 22, 2011
Max was a very thoughtful, caring person and brought a great passion to the many activities he was involved in. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Theresa Kepic
September 22, 2011
What a kind man, wonderful teacher, caring physician to so many people. He cared for 3 generations of our family. I will miss him.
Vince Butera
September 22, 2011
Dr. Goldschmidt was first a colleague, but became my primary care physician at the clinic facility in North Chicago. He was a fine doctor, but most of all he was a very good person. I am certainly better off for having the pleasure of knowing him.
September 22, 2011
DR. GOLDSCHMIDTIS A VERY SWEET AND CARING DOCTOR AND IM SO GLSD I ABLE TO WORKED WITH HIM IN THE CLINIC.THANK YOU DR. GOLDSCHIMDT WE WILL MISSED YOU.
Lolita Edwards
September 22, 2011
I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Goldschmidt during the CMS interviews and after meeting him, I liked him right away. I wanted to make sure he had the closest room;etc., so he wouldn't have to walk far. He was unlike others of his stature, he took the time to get to know me better. I can recall him suggesting to me to make sure I take part in our investment plan here at the school; and I told him I did. I can recall saying when he left for the day...I like that man. I have read the other remarks and find that others feel as I do...he was genuinely a kind spirit, may he RIP. Sincerely.
Sue Gilbert
September 22, 2011
Dr. Goldschmidt was a wonderful, caring individual. I just saw him this past week here at Chicago Med. and we were talking about our times together at the clinic. He was always up on the most uptodate information about medicine and how it would help his patients. I never heard him have a bad thing to say about anything. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Raymond Firfer
September 22, 2011
I will miss this very gentle and kind colleague who exhibited the ethical and moral conduct of what we emulate in a Doctor of Medicine. He selflessly loved practicing his profession and the educational by- product of his work benefitted patients, students, and colleagues alike.
He was considerate and kind to all he befriended and his name was always mentioned with the highest regard from everyone that knew him.
Rebecca Lenz
September 21, 2011
It was deeply heartbreaking to hear about the loss of a beautiful warm hearted person, who was always cheerful, kind, thoughtful and compassionate to everyone. My thoughts and prayers are extended to his family and friends at this time. He will truly be missed.
September 21, 2011
This man,father, physician-healer, teacher and so many other wonderful aspects of character will remain in my thoughts as long as I live.
Walter Wrobel fellow physician at the University Clinic in North Chicago, IL
Leonard Kaufman
September 21, 2011
I was saddened to learn of the death of Max who I first met while severing on committee at Rosalind Franklin University. He was a devoted member of that committee and very thoughtful and careful about making the right decision. He will be missed by me as well as those who were fortunate to have known him.
Eric & Kathy Gall
September 21, 2011
Max was the closest of friends and colleagues. When I first came to Chicago Medical School and met Max, I realized that he was a rare and wonderful human being. Indeed if I were to characterize what a Physician is and Should be in all the wonderful senses of the word, he fits all of these ideals. He loved Medicine, his patients and his fellow workers. He worked to his utmost to do the right thing not only in delivering top notch care for his patients, but to do all the other things that were needed and to serve as their advocate. He sought input from all that had specialized knowledge that would make him a better Doctor. His warmth, compassion, devotion and personality all made him who he is. He cared about people and cared about other ethnic, religious groups and social classes as he did his own. His devotion and love for his family is something he always expressed to me and he cared and was interested in me and my family. I often sat and talked for hours to hime. I miss him dearly already. My wife Kathy and I send our condolences and Max Audrey and your family are in our prayers.
Sally Venus
September 21, 2011
Dr. Goldschmidt was a true gentleman and a kind and compassionate human being. I was fortunate to know him in my position at Chicago Medical School and was delighted by stories from students whom he mentored. I also saw him personally as a physician on a number of occasions. I last saw him only last month in the hall here at school, and he was the same warm and sweet man he always was. My condolences to his family and friends on this sad loss.
Rucha Mehta
September 21, 2011
Dr. Goldschmidt was my interviewer for medical school. He made me so comfortable and welcome into the school. Reading that he was still interviewing the morning of the day he passed away was very sad, but I'll always remember him for his spirit to pass on knowledge to the newer generation.
Alice Gilman-Sachs
September 21, 2011
Max was the nicest and kindest member of the faculty at Rosalind Franklin University. He was very dedicated and hardworking. He will be greatly missed by myself and his colleagues here.
Kenneth Welch
September 21, 2011
Rosalind Franklin University and the Chicago Medical School are proud to have counted DR Goldschmidt among its faculty. Generations of medical students have been made better doctors through his teachings.
KMA Welch, President RFUMS.
Pam Pugh
September 21, 2011
Max was a valuable member of our Great Books group at the Munster Public Library. He was friendly and kind, and his comments on our selections were interesting, thoughtful, and spot-on. I'll sorely miss having him in the group and hearing his beautiful voice.
Judy Doktor
September 21, 2011
I will never forget my dear friend Max. He was the kindest and most gentlle person I have ever known. I know how much he loved his family and I mourn along with them.
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