Funeral Details

Herman Wexler died peacefully at the age of 100. Loving husband of the late Dorothy Wexler nee Frankel. Survived by children David (Gloria) Wexler, Judith (Bruce Menkes) Wexler, and Naomi (Greg Pestine) Wexler, cherished grandfather of Lena, Margo, Gabriella (Noam), Eliana (Motti), Netanel, Ariel (Sarah), Amiel (Adela), Althea (Bobby), Anna (Shawn), and Ella, great-grandfather of Noga, Tomer, Shai, and Neta, loving uncle and great-uncle to many. Proud native of Erie, Pennsylvania. World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps, and served overseas in China/Burma/India. Received a B.S. from Allegheny College and a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Illinois. Worked as a research chemist, focusing on polymers, for various biomedical companies, and later taught organic chemistry at local colleges. Avid bicyclist and exercise enthusiast and remained independent until the end. Loved music, literature, and the arts, and was a lifelong learner. Service on Friday March 22, 2024, at 10 am at North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, 1175 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park, IL 60035. Interment at Waldheim Jewish Cemetery, Forest Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Friends of Magen David Adom, Midwest Region, 3175 Commercial Ave., Suite 101, Northbrook, IL 60062 www.afmda.org/give. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals – Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com