Albert D. Brownstein, 92 of Sun City, Huntley, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the Rosewood Care Center in Elgin.
He was born March 30, 1925 in Chicago, the son of Nathan and Rose (Geller) Brownstein and raised on the west side. He was drafted into the United States Army and served during WWII in the Philippines as a combat medic and later the Occupation of Japan. Following the war, he returned to Illinois and graduated from the University of Illinois. He was united in marriage to Ruth M. Wojtach on February 7, 1959. The couple made their home in Chicago where they raised their family and Albert worked as a field representative for the Social Security Administration. In 1999, the couple moved to Huntley and he enjoyed fishing, painting and reading in his retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth of Huntley, his children, Laura (Rick) Barr of Elmwood Park, David (Erica) Brownstein of Columbus, Ohio and Diane (Steve) Davis of Palmyra, Wisconsin and his four grandchildren, Amelia & Nathan Brownstein, Emma and Sydney Davis.
A Memorial Gathering followed by military rites will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 30th at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. For more information please call 847-515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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My deepest sympathy in the passing of your father, Laura. Keeping you all in the Light.
Sorry to hear this, Laura. Hard times for everyone. Peace be with you.
We are so sorry for your loss. Al was a wonderful, nice and genuine man. It was a pleasure to know him. He will be missed. God Bless.
With deep sympathy to Ruth and the rest of the family. Al was a wonderful person and a part of my family's life for the past 58 years. He was always a kind, thoughtful man who was family oriented and loved and served his country. You will be greatly missed by many.
Hello Laura and family, I cannot imagine how very hard this is for you to loose such an important person in your lives! Oh, my! Please know that I will be thinking about you all and I will keep you all in The Light! Laura, you are so precious to me and have been for many, many years! My thoughts are with you and your family.
Laura, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Peace to you!
Laura, holding you and your family in the light with sympathy and love.
Diane and all of your family--so sorry for your loss. Thankful it was peaceful at the end. He was such a special man. Love, thoughts and prayers to you all.
Aunt Ruth, Laura,David,Diane and families. All our love. Uncle Al will be greatly missed