Stanley Martin Taube Obituary (1937 - 2015)

REVISED OBITUARY Stanley Martin Taube, age 78 of Chicago, formerly of Minneapolis, died May 17, 2015. Beloved husband of Patti; loving father to Jeff and Dan, Ali (Louis) Paster and Courtney (Robert) Bloom; adoring grandfather to Eli, Phoebe, Jordan, Rex, Mason, and Owen. Devoted son and brother to the late Coleman and Lillian Taube and the late Ferne Pesses. Born in Minot, ND. He attended the University of Minnesota and graduated from the U of M Law School in 1962. After practicing law for 14 years, Stan became involved in real estate and served as the President of the National Apartment Association in 1975. In 1976, he developed the Point of France, the first high rise condominium in the Midwest. Stan was also an entrepreneur and a founding member of both Grand Casinos and Rainforest Cafe. He was a diehard Twins and Vikings fan to the end! He was kind, considerate, generous and had a big heart. His circle of friends is legendary. His vitality, upbeat personality, and zest for life will be greatly missed. He will always be remembered as Stan the Man. Funeral service WEDNESDAY 2:00 PM, TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2324 Emerson Avenue South, Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, a donation in support of Dr. Russell Szmulewitz Prostate Cancer Research Fund can be made to: Stanley Taube Memorial Fund, University of Chicago, Gift and Record Services, 5235 South Harper Court, Chicago, IL 60615 or online at: www.givetomedicine.uchicago.edu. SHIVA at Temple Israel, Wednesday & Thursday 7:00 pm.