Jack H Weiner

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Rochester Methodist Hospital in Minnesota

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<p>[Richard Weiner]</p><p><p></p></p><p><p>The initial "H" in his name was not given to him at birth. It was suggested by my mother (Sophia) that he take a middle initial. He did follow her suggestion and used the initial throughout the majority of his adult life</p><p><p></p></p><p><p>Jack H. Weiner, 80, of Springfield died at 11:20 p.m. Friday at Rochester Methodist Hospital in Minnesota. He was born on Jan. 21, 1907, in Springfield, the son of Harry and Anna Weiner. He was preceded in death by one brother, Irwin "Doc" Weiner; one sister, Sarah Weiner Sherman; and one niece.</p><p><p></p></p><p><p>Mr. Weiner was admitted to the bar in 1928 at the age of 20. He practiced law locally for 59 years, and was one of three local attorneys named in a publication, "The Best Lawyers in America."He received an award from the Illinois State Bar Association after 50 years of practicing law, and was Sangamon County's first public defender in 1949. He succeeded Hugh Graham as city corporation counsel in 1950, and served as chairman of the Civil Service Commission from 1959 until 1963. Mr. Weiner ran for state's attorney in 1948, and had been active in the Republican Party of Sangamon County in earlier years. He chauffeured John F. Kennedy (then a presidential candidate) during his visit to Springfield in 1959. He was a member of numerous organizations, including Temple Israel, B'nai B'rith, Ansar Temple, Illinois Bar Association and the Springfield Bar Association.</p><p><p></p></p><p><p>He is survived by his wife, Sophia Weiner of Springfield; his mother, Mrs. Anna Weiner of Springfield; two sons; one sister, Eva Holtzman of Springfield; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one niece; one nephew; two grand nieces; two grand nephews; and one great-grand niece.</p><p><p></p></p><p><p>Services at Bisch Memorial Home, with Rabbi Barry Marks officiating. Burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.</p><p><p></p></p><p><p>State Journal-Register (Springfield, IL) - Sunday, October 11, 1987</p></p><p></p>

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