Obituary
Howard L. Gottlieb passed away at the age of 100 on September 24, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Anne (née Biller) for 68 years; loving father of David (Rita), Marcus (Andrea), and Ruth (Steven) Ryave; proud Grandpa of Daniel (Shari), Michael (Julianna), Sarah (George Adams), Benjamin (Elizabeth), Joseph (Johanna), Rachel (Jacob) Howard, Benjamin (Connie) King, Claire King and Adam King; cherished "Saba" of 13; adored brother of the late Norman; devoted life partner of 22 years to Barbara Greis and much loved by her children Jason (Lauren) and Justin Greis and her grandchildren Devin, Bella, Maizey, and Miles. Howard's business career spanned decades and industries, from selling cotton thread in Gastonia, North Carolina in the 1950's to being part of the small community of founders and investors that made Chicago the epicenter of hedge funds in the 1980's and 90's. He was a life-long lover of his hometown of Chicago and of music, particularly the violin. When his business success made it possible, he became a patron of Chicago institutions such as the Merit School of Music, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Lyric Opera, the University of Chicago, and a contributor to a multitude of liberal causes and medical research endeavors here and abroad. A man in full, his second career as a violinist involved an ascent from concertmaster of local community orchestras to membership in the Grant Park Symphony, the Roosevelt University String Quartet, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and solo performances here and abroad. Memorial contributions may be made to the Merit School of Music, www.meritmusic.org/donate. Chapel service, Sunday, 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road Arlington Heights, IL. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. For the link to view the service, shiva information, and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.