Submitted by the family

Burt Friedman, 85 years young, died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. His death is preceded by his beloved wife and best friend, Myra Friedman, and beloved son, Donald Friedman; survived by his son, Scott Friedman and his wife cherished daughter-n-law, Niki Friedman; adored grandchildren — Sara and Niko Friedman and nephews David and Marc Friedman.

Burt was born May 22,1938, and raised in Chicago by his late parents Hyman and Dorothy Friedman and brother (deceased), Sander. At 18, Burt joined the U.S. Army, where he served 3 years. He loved to tell stories of how his s...