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In Loving Memory of

Robert E. Leader

April 8th, 1927 - May 13th, 2019

Obituary

Robert E. Leader, 92, of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Highland Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Tobia, nee Dixler. Loving father of Laurie (Jerald) Kessler and the late Judith (George) Kuhn. Proud grandfather of Jessica Kuhn, Jared (Marybeth) Kuhn and Tobin "TJ" Velazquez. Adored great grandfather of Maxwell, Jackson, Maya and Morgan. Dear brother of Bernard Leader and the late Marilyn (the late Edward) Fischer. Former founder of North Suburban Auto Supply of Evanston and former President of Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation in Morton Grove. Service Monday 12 PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (One block north of Lake Cook Road) Buffalo Grove. Interment Westlawn. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory may be made to Women’s American ORT, 3701 Commercial, Suite 13, Northbrook, IL 60062, ortamerica.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com

Memorial Events

FUNERAL SERVICE

Date & Time Monday 05/20/2019 at 12:00 PM

Address Chicago Jewish Funerals
Buffalo Grove Chapel
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Clergy
Rabbi Adam Chalom
Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation

Interment

Address Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, IL 60706

Shiva

Address Kessler Residence
2000 York Lane
Highland Park, IL 60035

Phone 847.831.3917

Additional Information
Immediately following the interment.
Tuesday and Wednesday from 4 PM - 8 PM.

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