Bruce David Paynter, age 67, passed away January 20, 2019 at home in Glenview, IL. He was born in Evanston, IL on November 9, 1951 to the late Marietta and John Paynter. He was preceded in death by his son, Bryan Paynter, in 2008. He is survived by his loving wife Bonita Paynter (nee Berning), his son Brett Paynter (Laura), his granddaughter Charlotte Paynter, and his sister Megan Anderson (John). He was a fond uncle to many nieces and nephews.
A 1969 graduate of Glenbrook South High School and a 1973 graduate of Northwestern University (J.D. 1976), Bruce was a loyal supporter of all things associated with Northwestern University, especially its athletic teams and its School of Music. He was a former Cook County State’s Attorney and defense attorney. He enjoyed collecting sports memorabilia, reading books about historical figures and events, travelling, competing in rotisserie baseball, fishing with his sons, and walking his grandpup Lady. As Bruce penned in Whatsoever Things, “It has been said that we all live life forwards, but can best understand life by looking backwards and by applying hindsight” which Bruce exhibited in his continual quest for knowledge.
Visitation will be Friday, January 25, 2019, 3-8pm at Oehler Funeral Home (corner of Northwest Hwy./Rt.14 and Rand Rd.). Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019, from 11:30 until the time of service at noon at St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church. Entombment to follow at Ridgewood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Bruce’s name to Northwestern University Athletics or School of Music (c/o Jack Griffin 1201 Davis Street Suite I-400 Evanston, IL 60208) or Northshore Concert Band (1555 Sherman Ave #315 Evanston, IL 60201) or Wounded Warriors (230 W. Monroe St., Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60606). For additional information call 847-824-5155 or visit www.oehlerfuneralhome.com
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