Individual Details
Harold Lederman
(Nov 13, 1924 - Nov 15, 2019)
Events
| Birth | Nov 13, 1924 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States |  | ||
| Census | 1930 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States |  | | |
| Census | 1940 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States | | | |
| Draft Reg | Dec 29, 1942 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States | | | |
| Enlistment | Dec 6, 1943 | Fort Sheridan, Illinois, United States | | | |
| Marriage | Jun 19, 1952 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States - Eileen Platt | | ||
| Death | Nov 15, 2019 | Highland Park, Lake, Illinois, United States | | ||
| Burial | Nov 17, 2019 | Shalom Memorial Funeral Park, Arlington Heights, Cook, Illinois, United States | | ||
| Obit | Nov 17, 2019 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States | | |
Families
| Spouse | Eileen Platt (1930 - ) |
| Child | Sharon Lederman (1955 - ) |
| Child | Bruce Lederman (1963 - ) |
| Father | Ben Lederman (1884 - 1954) |
| Mother | Goldie Isaacson (1895 - 1983) |
| Sibling | Leo Lederman (1929 - 2007) |
Notes
Census
He was attending school and living with his brother and parents at 3258 Potomac Ave.Census
He was attending school and living with his parents and brother at 923 N Leavitt St.Draft Reg
He registered for the WW II draft on Dec 29, 1942 at Local Board 40 in Chicago, Illinois. The person who would always know his address was his father, Ben Lederman living at 9223 N. Leavitt. St. Harold was a student at the University of Illinois and living at 1105 W. California St. in Urbana, Illinois. He was 5 ft 8 in tall and weighed 138 pounds. He had brown eyes and hair.Enlistment
He enlisted in the U.S. Army at Fort Sheridan, Illinois on December 6, 1943.Obit
The following obit appeared in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Nov. 17, 2019:Harold J. Lederman left this world peacefully on November 15, after living a long life, filled with love and accomplishment. Born in 1924 and a native Chicagoan and World War II combat veteran, Harold's success in multiple businesses was testimony to his acumen and integrity. A mentor to many, Harold excelled at providing insightful guidance and unwavering support. A loving father to his daughter Sharon (Burack) and son Bruce, his dedication and love were exemplary. With an adventurous spirit and optimistic nature, Harold had many friends who enjoyed his generous and cheerful nature. In addition to his children, Harold leaves behind grandchildren, Jacqueline Trotter (Daniel) Lotzof, Jason, Daniel Burack and Julia Burack and great-grandchildren, Taylor, Samuel and Yael Lotzof, whose lives were touched by his kindness and love. Harold was the devoted son of the late Goldie and Ben Lederman; dear brother of the late Leo (Mimi) Lederman and brother-in-law of Rosalie (the late Marvin) Hoffen; treasured uncle of Barry Lederman, Sherry (Chaim) Naditch, Michelle (Chris) Wurztinger, Jeffrey (Cheryl) Hoffen, Bruce (Debra) Hoffen and Howard (Sandra) Hoffen. He will be missed by many and his absence will be felt always.
Chapel service Sunday 2:30 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lubavitch Chabad Regional Headquarters New Building Fund at www.chabadillinois.com (within the Donate page, please choose In Memory of Mr. Harold Lederman from the drop down list). For information and condolences, (847) 255-3520 or www.shalom2.com Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Nov. 17, 2019
Endnotes
1. Emil H. Isaacson, Interview with Harold Lederman, Chicago, Illinois, May 1984.
2. Cook County Clerk, "Cook County Illinois Birth Index", online index, Cook County Genealogy; (http://www.cookcountygenealogy.com), Harold Lederman: Birth: Nov 13, 1924: {accessed Aug 18 2014) [E-1522].
3. 1930 U.S. Census: Illinois, Cook County, population schedule, Digital images, Ancestry.com, Goldie Lederman: Chicago; Roll: 468; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 1200; Image: 25.0; (accessed Feb 22 2003) [E-0417].
4. 1940 U.S. Census: Illinois, Cook County, population schedule, Digital images, Ancestry.com, Harold Lederman: Chicago, Ward 26, Roll T627_974, ED 103-1679, Sheet 7A (accessed Aug 7 2012) [E-1337].
5. "U.S. WW II Draft Cards Young Men, 1898-1929", database on-line, Ancestry.com, , The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1036; Harold Joseph Lederman: registered: Dec 29, 1942, Chicago,Illinois (accessed Apr 9, 2020)[E-2719].
6. "World War II Army Enlistment Records 1938-1946", online database, Ancestry.com; NARA RG 64, Harold J. Lederman: Dec 6, 1943 (accessed Aug 19 2014) [E-1521].
7. Emil H. Isaacson, Interview with Harold Lederman, Chicago, Illinois, May 1984.
8. "Cook County Illinois Marriage Index", online index, Cook County Genealogy.com (http://www.cookcountygenealogy.com), Marriage: Harold Lederman & Elaine Platt: Jun 19, 1952 (accessed Feb 23 2010) [E-1057].
9. "Chicago Tribune", obit, database, Legacy.com, Harold Lederman Obit: Nov 17, 2019 (accessed Nov 22 2019) [E- 2561].
10. "Chicago Tribune", obit, database, Legacy.com, Harold Lederman Obit: Nov 17, 2019 (accessed Nov 22 2019) [E- 2561].
11. "Chicago Tribune", obit, database, Legacy.com, Harold Lederman Obit: Nov 17, 2019 (accessed Nov 22 2019) [E- 2561].