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LEON IMMERMAN Obituary

IMMERMAN--Leon Andrew. Leon Andrew Immerman, 71 of Dunwoody, GA died December 21, 2023 of cardiac complications. He was born December 9, 1952 to Abby and Rita Immerman in New York, went to Lafayette High School, got his BA from Carleton College, two Master Degrees from University of Minnesota, a Ph.D from Princeton and a Law Degree from Yale. Andy was law clerk for Judge Arlin Adams, US Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. He married Joan Rulis in 1984 and joined the Philadelphia law firm of Schnader, Harrison, Segal & Lewis where he specialized in taxation. He and his family moved to Atlanta, GA where he joined the law firm of Alston & Bird. He was involved with the ABA and the Georgia Bar Association, taught, published, and presented and was listed as one of the top lawyers in Atlanta and the US. He will be remembered as a kind, humble and loving soul. who cherished his family for which he was exceedingly proud and to which he was passionately devoted. He is survived by Joan, sons David (Lisa) and Paul Immerman and sister Johanna (Tom) Baruch and extended family He will be sorely missed. Donations may be made to the ACLU or the Southern Poverty Law Center.

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 11, 2024.

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Nancy and Mark Summa

February 20, 2024

Our deepest sympathies for your loss, Joan. Holding you and your family in our hearts and prayers.

Annette F. Reynolds

February 13, 2024

My heartfelt condolences to you and your sons and family. May your beloved Andy be at rest and May you find comfort in your loving memories. With special love to you and all. Your cuz Annette

Patrick Conroy

February 6, 2024

Our deepest condolences to Joan, Dave, Paul, & Johanna.

Patrick Conroy & Stephanie Goldstone

Fran Mosher

February 5, 2024

Joan, I am so very sorry for your loss of such a kind and loving husband. God´s peace be with you and your sons.

Carol Trusty

February 5, 2024

May you feel the loving arms of the Savior around you to help you through this grief! I am so sorry for your loss

Carl and Cathi Rulis

February 5, 2024

A loving and kind man who was wonderful to know. He will be missed. Cathi and Carl

Laura Szatny

February 4, 2024

Joan,
He was an extraordinary man. Only someone with his many accomplishments and talents could be be a loving partner for you. Words cannot comfort; but may every memory bring you solace.
Fondly,
Laura Szatny

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