In Memoriam - Paul Reibman

At Friday's DES Luncheon we learned of the death of DES staff member Paul Reibman, formerly of the "Gear Up" program in the division of Enrollment Management and Marketing. May he rest in peace.

Paul J. Reibman, 79, beloved husband of almost 54 years to Susan Jane Reibman nee Jones; loving father of Elizabeth (Robert Golden), and Allen (Sandra Parker); adored Papa of Sarah and Julia Golden; dear brother of the late Sheldon N. Reibman. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School ('55), DePaul University ('62), and Northern Illinois University ('72). Paul served in the United States Army Reserve, 1960-1966. A life-long educator, he taught vocational education at Taft High School in Chicago, was the Vocational Director for the Kenosha School System, and worked with DePaul University's "Gear Up" program. He was a nationally certified career counselor who provided guidance both to young people choosing a career path, and to people making mid-life career changes. Every November he turned his garage into a reindeer workshop and produced elaborate front-yard Christmas displays for the enjoyment of the neighborhood. He was a passionate photographer who chronicled family events, a lifelong swimmer, and a scuba diver. He taught his granddaughters how to search for three-legged alligators, how to find the humor in everything, and shared the wisdom that we shouldn't spend our days worrying about what's to come. Funeral private. For visitation information, visit Paul's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to JourneyCare Hospice, 2050 Claire Ct., Glenview, IL 60025.

Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on May 4, 2017.