Funeral Details

Samuel B. Garber, 91, loving husband of Marietta Bratta-Garber, devoted father of Debbie (Paul) and Diane, cherished grandfather of Jordan (Abby), Max (Caylin), and Marisa, and caring great-grandfather of Grayson, Theo, and Louis. Special friend to Caryn Garber, and a beloved uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Yetta and Morris Garber, brothers Harry (Betty) and George (Rita) Garber, and sister Lillian (Emanuel) Feder.

Born and raised in Chicago, the youngest of the four siblings, Sam had a passion for life, service, and education. Sam earned his undergraduate and law degrees at the University of Illinois and his MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He began his corporate career as Legal Counsel for Walgreens and served as General Counsel for Evans Furs and General Growth Properties. In later years Sam enjoyed his tenure as an Adjunct Professor of Business Law at the University of Chicago and DePaul University, and his position as a Judicial Expert Witness on the SEC Arbitration Board. Above all, Sam loved his family, friends, colleagues, the law, his active life, travel, the arts, Broadway musicals, Chicago sports, and more. He and Marietta cruised the world 23 times and shared countless trips to destinations near and far. When not traveling, Sam could be found bowling, ice skating, rooting for the Cubs, cheering on his grandchildren, picnicking at Ravinia, mentoring his students, and lending a helping hand or words of encouragement wherever needed. Sam truly loved his family and his life, and all who were lucky enough to know him benefited greatly from his unwavering support, important life lessons, and grace. He will be missed.

Special thanks to his compassionate caregivers Annie, Diane, Gina, Jean, and Jeffrey.

Service Sunday 10AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com