Obituary
Robert Donald Appelbaum, age, 89 adored son of the late Henry and the late Dotty Appelbaum; beloved husband of Judith Appelbaum, happily married for over 63 years; loving father of Philip, Henry "Chip" (Elizabeth) and Barbara Appelbaum; cherished grandfather of Danielle (Ari) Samo and Jonathan (Sally) Steele; much loved great-grandfather of Jonah Samo; devoted sibling of Missy (Robert) Weiler, the late Lawrence (the late Susan), and the late S. Martin (the late Arlene) Appelbaum; treasured uncle to many nieces and nephews. The family extends a heartfelt thank you to Mark Tribus and Slava Holovii for their excellent care. Services Thursday, November 15, 12:00 PM at North Shore Congregation Israel, 1185 Sheridan Road, Glencoe. Interment at Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Robert D. Appelbaum Scholarship Fund at North Shore Congregation Israel or the Robert D. Appelbaum Scholarship Fund at Jewish United Fund or the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, Midwest Region P.O. Box 1852, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. For information and condolences: 847-255-3520 or www.shalom2.com