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In Loving Memory of

Arthur B. Simon

July 19th, 1939 - July 8th, 2018

Obituary

Dr. Arthur B. Simon, age 78

Beloved husband of Judith nee Okrent for over 50 years. Devoted father of Marlene (Dr. Brad) Saks, Joel (Julie) Simon and Dr. Karen (David Zasloff) Simon. Proud grandfather of Ethan, Caleb, Sabrina, Lily, Isaac, Ava and Eli. Dear brother of Barbara (Dr. Eugene) Ridberg. Born in New York City on July 19, 1939, Dr. Simon grew up in St Louis and Chicago. He graduated from Hyde Park High School in 1957, and received his MD degree from The University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1964. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. After a two-year assignment in the Heart Disease Control Program of the US Public Health Service and a Cardiology Fellowship at Duke University, he joined the faculty of the University of Michigan Medical School. In 1979 he was appointed Associate Medical Director of the Division of Cardiology at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, specializing in critical cardiac care and clinical electrophysiology. He became Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1985. He subsequently joined Comprehensive Cardiology Consultants, Inc. until his retirement in 2001. He was a Fellow of the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and a charter member of the North American Association of Pacing and Electrophysiology. He published numerous manuscripts in refereed medical journals, book chapters, & patient education materials. Never tiring of sharing information with others, after retirement he became a docent at Robie House, the Glessner House and The Field Museum of Natural History. An enthusiastic amateur photographer and traveler, he decorated the walls of his home and office with a photographic record of his family’s travels. He was a long-term member and past president of the Cincinnati Color Slide Club. Service Tuesday 11 AM at Emanuel Congregation, 5959 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60660. Interment Rosehill. Memorials to Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, www.architecture.org, the Jewish World Congress, 501 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022, www.worldjewishcongress.org, The Field Museum of Natural History, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60605, www.fieldmuseum.org or a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com

Memorial Events

FUNERAL SERVICE

Date & Time Tuesday 07/10/2018 at 11:00 AM

Address Emanuel Congregation
5959 North Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660

Clergy
Cantor Michelle Drucker Friedman

Interment

Address Rosehill Cemetery
5800 North Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660

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Address Saks Residence
89 Evergreen Court
Deerfield, IL 60015

Phone 773.320.4119

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