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Herbert Nudelman Obituary
January 27, 1930- October 14, 2016
Herbert L. Nudelman, age 86, died on October 14, 2016 surrounded by his loving family, in El Cerrito, California. He leaves his wife of 61 years, Betty, his daughters Deborah, Judith (Ronald Sniderman), Jean (Richard Bock), three grandchildren:Sara and Rebecca Sniderman, Benjamin Bock, and two great granddaughters, Lila and Kora Mark. He also leaves a sister, Harriet Pearl, niece Nadine Bowlby and nephew Barry Zuckerman of Chicago.Born in Chicago, he was awarded scholarships to attend Roosevelt College and Northwestern Law School, graduating Order of the Coif. After his military service as a Judge Advocate during the Korean War, he practiced corporate law in Chicago, ultimately as a founding partner of Rudnick and Wolfe--which has become a global firm, DLA Piper. He was essential in the creation of their pro bono work and acted as mentor to many lawyers in the firm.
Herbert and Betty moved to Healdsburg, California in 1984, where they led an active retirement, traveling widely and with deep and lasting involvement with many local causes, including the Sonoma County Land Trust and as Board member on the Friends of the Healdsburg Library.
For the last 10 years, he lived with his wife in El Cerrito, and was actively involved in the local arts and music community. Herbert will be remembered for his unfailing kindness, generosity and loyalty, his wisdom and wry sense of humor, his active engagement in his community, and his deep love for his family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Nudelman
Marilyn H Agoos
Yesterday
I hope you both are at peace and still singing some folk songs together. Miss you!!
Robyn Lee Dondero
October 9, 2020
Thinking of you Betty and how much we all still miss dear sweet Herb.
Barry Zuckerman
April 30, 2018
My Uncle Herb was my hero from the time I was 3 or 4 years old. I wanted to be an attorney due to his influence. He was one of the calmest people I have ever met. I trusted and respected him and I could not believe how lucky I was to have such a great uncle. He took good care of my grandparents (his parents) and my mother. I always felt as if he was my father. My family will miss him. I think of him a lot. Bye Uncle Herb.
Bill & Ellie Shunas
November 3, 2016
Dear Betty,
We were so sorry to learn of the death of Herb. What a great guy! Smart, funny, a loving husband and father.
We hope that with the love of your family and friends you will be able to heal.
Fondly, Bill & Ellie
Margaret J Nelson
November 2, 2016
Betty,
I am (as the Quakers say) holding you in the Light. I have some lovely memories of good music and good conversation, back when you and Herb and Emily Friedman and I all lived in the (then slightly shabby) Lincoln Park neighborhood. I am still committing folk music, in no small part due to your influence.
November 1, 2016
I will miss my Uncle Herbie deeply. He was a wonderful, generous, caring man. My mother (his older sister) will miss his Sunday morning calls. Joe and I were very glad we could see him at the end of July as well as my aunt and cousins. He was a mensch!
Joe and Nadine
Juel Ulven
October 31, 2016
I was so sorry to get the news that Herb had passed away. All of his friends from the Folk Music community in Chicago have fond memories of Herb & Betty and all of the great and creative goings-on at the Nudelman house on Sheffield that left an indelible mark on the rich and vibrant Chicago Folk Music scene. Please accept the condolences of all of the Chicago Folk Community.
October 31, 2016
Dear Betty and family,
We were saddened to read that Herb had passed away. We spent such a lovely afternoon with you both 15 years ago when we were visiting in your area.
I thought you might want to know that on his weekly "Midnight Special" of October 27, Rich Warren dedicated a segment to Herb and noted the contributions you and he had made to the "Midnight Special" many years ago. Yes, we still listen to that great program.
Sherry (Bogin) and Arnie Hirsch
Chicago, IL
October 26, 2016
Herb was such a special guy - so clever with a great sense of humor. The trip to Panama was a wonderful shared memory of Herb and Betty
Love and condolences to Betty and the family Jack and Katie
October 24, 2016
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
Violet and Irv Kerbel
October 21, 2016
Dear Betty and Family:
Irv; our family; and I were saddened to hear about Herb.
We have such wonderful and fun memories of the "folk singing" days and parties. The two of you were always so kind to our family and were an extended family to Kim.
May your wonderful memories of Herb give you warmth and smiles.
You are in our hearts and thoughts.
With much love and many hugs,
Irv; Violet and the Kerbel family
Starr Rohrman
October 18, 2016
What sad news. Such a special man. Always looked forward to seeing Herb and Betty. He leaves behind a wonderful family to comfort one another. Sending much love to Betty. ox Starr
Marilyn, Herb, Betty, Jerry Levy, Stew Agoos
Marilyn Hechtman Agoos
October 18, 2016
I worked with Herbie as his legal assistant at Fink, Coff & Nudelman and then Rudnick & Wolfe for almost 15 years until he retired and moved to California. He always introduced me to his prime clients and took me to meetings, so that the clients would feel comfortable talking with me on the phone when he was not available. He helped me develop my passion for real estate, and I am still a practicing residential Realtor. He always made me feel very special and treated me with personal and professional respect...how lucky was I!!
We have kept in touch all of these years. The picture is from a recent visit to California in August of this year to see Herb and Betty.
I will always love and remember him. The twinkle in those blue eyes has gone out...May his memory be for a blessing.
Paul Wren
October 18, 2016
My condolences Betty - Herb was a special guy
Paul Wren
Robyn Lee Dondero
October 18, 2016
Betty--Herb was a wonderful, kind and thoughtfully helpful person who will be greatly missed and never forgotten. All who knew him were blessed by his presence. Peace to those left behind to carry on.
Harvey and Esther Nathanson
October 17, 2016
Dear Betty and Family,
We haven't had a chance to really get to know you, but we remember early on happily celebrating Judith's marriage to Ron Sniderman and your subsequently treating us to chocolate chip cookies when we came through Chicago one year on our way west.
We were very touched to see the photos and video of Herb.
Our condolences from Pittburgh,
Harvey and Esther Nathanson
Ed Reed
October 16, 2016
I always very much enjoyed my encounters with Herb. A kind Man. A big loss.
Earle Malkin
October 16, 2016
Betty and Herb always were the perfect couple in the over 50 years I've known them. He will be remembered by friends and family as a giving, caring and devoted Mensch.
Jenny White
October 16, 2016
My sincere condolences for your loss of a great Dad and Grandad.
David Peachin
October 16, 2016
Herb was a great guy and friend of our family-he will be missed
Beth Zeitman
October 15, 2016
Herbert was a great father and grandfather. He was a kind, thoughtful and loving person. I feel very fortunate to have known him.
Thanksgiving 2014 with the Nudelman/Bock family
Beth Zeitman
October 15, 2016
October 15, 2016
Herbert Nudelman was a positive force in many lives, What I remember most is how much his grandson Benny loved him and how proud Herb was of Benny especially his mastery of jazz piano. I'll never forget the look on his face watching Benny play at the Monterey Jazz Festival! He was trilled! Love to you all. Joanie Tanzer
sue massey
October 15, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in prayer, knowing that God loves and cares for you. (1 Pet. 5:7).
Sincerely,
Sue
Blake Gardens
Judith Nudelman
October 15, 2016
My father had a spectacular wit and deep love for us. He quietly led by tremendous example. Here is a photo of us at Blake Gardens, taken recently.
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