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In Loving Memory of

William R. Pitzele

June 25th, 1930 - July 19th, 2019

Obituary

William R. Pitzele, age 89. Beloved husband of Susan nee Hornstein. Uncle of Keith (Rita) Pitzele, Perry (Wanda) Pitzele, Rabbi Joan (Alan Sacks) Pitzele Sacks, Arthur (Sharon) Friedman and Janice (Joss) Flanzbaum. Great uncle of Adam (Meytal) Pitzele, Dr. Aaron (Amanda) Pitzele, Jordan (Jon) Tauber, Joel Pitzele, Rachel Pitzele, Ben (Samantha) Sacks, Rachel Sacks, Brandon (Faith) Friedman, Sammie Flanzbaum, and Isaac Flanzbaum. Stepfather of David Weidling (Dr. Sherry Nordstrom), Sandi Weindling (Michael Murray) and Michael (Kendra) Weidling. Devoted brother of the late Melvin (Rae) Pitzele, the late Irma (the late Eugene) Friedman, and the late Sidney (the late Cecile) Pitzele. Graveside service at Waldheim Jewish Cemetery, (Gate 31), 1400 S. Des Plaines Ave., Forest Park, IL 60130. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish National Fund or Jewish Childrens and Family Services. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com

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Graveside

Date & Time Monday 07/22/2019 at 02:00 PM

Address Waldheim Jewish Cemetery
1400 South Des Plaines Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130

Clergy
Rabbi Margaret Frisch Klein
Congregation Kneseth Israel

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