In Memoriam: Jerry Neugarten
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- Written by ICA Board ICA Board
Jerry Neugarten passed away peacefully at home on Monday. His wife Betsy was at his side.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish can make a donation in Jerry's honor to the US Chess Federation: https://new.uschess.org/give. As you know, he had a long-term passion for teaching chess to kids.
You may have seen Jerry's obituary here and a condensed version in the Chicago Tribune.
A virtual (Zoom) event has been planned to celebrate Jerry’s life and share stories, for anyone who would like to participate.
Date: Sunday, October 16th, 2022
Time: 5pm-7pm EST (4pm-6pm Chicago time)
Zoom link: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/94564937111?pwd=b2dZUnQ5c21FUnlGd2hDcUVZQkdGdz09
Join by phone: (US) +1 470-250-9358
Passcode: 631920
Please RSVP to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The family will record the Zoom and share a link to the recording. ***Update: Here's a link to the recording, for those who weren't able to participate: https://youtu.be/S5YCzpVd2Ak?t=45
As part of his legacy, Jerry's family is collecting stories and photos of his life. If you have an amusing story or a photo you’d like to share, they would be honored to collect and re-share these memories. Funny stories are especially welcome, as Jerry loved to laugh. A few short stories will be selected to be read aloud during the celebration of Jerry's life.
This shared photo album lets you see some favorites or add your own: https://photos.app.goo.gl/2PJ1iStcL1zmwBqs7
Stories can be added to this Google document:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/138NEPTMazLrieaM1uNOT96b5xguzdUqDDF1pXrRl2Xc/edit?usp=sharing