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60077
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Obituary for Dr. Michael Looper

Dr. Michael  Looper
Dr. Michael Looper, age 93, loving and devoted husband of Micki for 67 years with whom he shared a life of adventure; beloved and proud father of Heidi (Ian) Stern, Jodi (Jim) Madden, Rabbi Scott Looper and Dr. Sarah Tanzer, and Kari (Shai) Shamir; adored Saba to Asaf (Adi), Amitai, Nadav, Jamie, David, Max, Eli, Litan (Shani), Daniel and Sarit; great-grandfather to Hazel and Noam; younger brother to the late Jonas and late Raymond Lipsey, and Donald Looper. Much loved uncle. Decorated WWII Veteran; Chicago City Champion gymnast ('42); Maccabia gold and silver medal swimmer; founding member of Congregation Rodef Shalom in Marin County, CA; cultivator of the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens; world traveler; easy, warm friend to many; and a true exemplar of love and compassion. He was a fan of dessert until his dying day. Service Wednesday, 10 a.m. at The Chapel, 8851 Skokie Blvd., Skokie (at Niles Center Rd.). Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, (www.botanic.co.il), or Planned Parenthood of America, (www.plannedparenthood.org). Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847) 478-1600.
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