Obituary
A. Donald Fishbein, age 85, loving son of the late Sara and Max Fishbein; devoted brother of the late Dr. Harold (Diane) Fishbein; loving husband of Suzanne; father of Fran (Dave) Werner, Ellen Rubin and Paul (Susan) Fishbein; grandfather of Sarah Rubin, Jacob and Kate Fishbein. Dear brother-in-law and uncle of many. After obtaining his J.D. and passing the Illinois Bar Exam, Don started his Chicago law practice as a sole practitioner and continued practicing for over 40 years. He was a person of great compassion and empathy and was devoted to his clients. He was a student of the American Indian and American history and most admired Abe Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt. He enjoyed traveling the American West, visiting historical sites and hiking our national parks. He had a great appreciation for the Japanese aesthetic, traveled to Japan and created many Japanese gardens. He was a long distance runner, completed 7 marathons and was dedicated to physical fitness. Don was proud of being a first generation American and proud of his Jewish heritage, and always grateful to his parents for the sacrifices they made for his brother and him. He was proud of his three children for the people they became and that they married within the Jewish faith. He had a quick mind and a droll sense of humor and a smile that would light up a room. He will be forever missed. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to your local library, YMCA or charity of your choice. Graveside services, 12 Noon at Westlawn Cemetery (Westlake Section), 7801 W. Montrose, Norridge. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, www.cjfinfo.com, 847.229.8822
Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com