Obituary
Hubert I. Sommerfeld, of Wheeling, Illinois, age 91, beloved husband of Judith, nee Cohen. Loving father of Marcia Swingle (Tom), Audrey Martin (Jim), and Renee Porzel (Bob). Cherished grandfather of Aaron Porzel (Kim), Laura Hatcher (Clifton), Sarah Reynolds (Ryan), Ethan Porzel, Bekah Kriegsman (Ryan) and Scott Swingle (Melissa). Adoring great-grandfather of Autumn Porzel (6), Sam Reynolds (5), Andrew Reynolds (5), Cooper Hatcher (5), Lailah Porzel (4), Collin Swingle (2) and Sadie Porzel (2),brother of late Marvin Sommerfeld (Marilyn), cousin of the late Robert Sommerfeld (Judy) and Louis Sommerfeld (Sherrie), loving uncle of Jay Sherman (PJ), Jan Walker (Roger), Julie Erickson (Bruce), Barry Sommerfeld (Rani), and many cousins, great-nieces and nephews, passed peacefully at home early in the morning. Hugh met Judy at Senn High School in Chicago in 1950, and then served as a decorated Sargent in the U.S. Army following their engagement. He fought in the Korean War from 1952-1954. Hugh’s life was dedicated to his family, and he delighted in his seven great-grandchildren (soon to be eight!). His life was filled with his three family shoe stores (Kotz Shoes), spending time traveling with Judy, volunteering in the Village of Wheeling, participating in local politics, playing tennis, golf (including a hole in one on June 16th, 1996) and fishing. He also served as the Commander of the Skokie Valley Power Squadron from 2001-2002 when he and Judy were very involved in boating. He loved cars his entire life and was very dedicated to Chicago sports teams! Memorial service Sunday, 2:00 PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (One block north of Lake Cook Road) Buffalo Grove. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Individual Advocacy Group at 1289 Windham Parkway, Romeoville, Illinois 60406. Use this link to donate online: https://iag.betterworld.org/donate. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.
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