Ellen R. “Dede” Weil, 56, a widely respected University teacher and Corporate volunteer consultant, died on Tuesday at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Gary K. Wolfe; loving mother of Catherine (Greg) Porter, Bradley (Suzy) Chestler, Julie (Randall) Scianna and Robert Weil Richmond; cherished grandmother of Alex, Jordan, Katie, Jack, Maggie, Shae, Emily, Ryan, Benjamin and Megan; dear sister of the late Susan Weil Weiss; proud aunt of Jill, Tony and Jonathon; devoted daughter of the late Leon and Jane; also survived by her loving cousins and friends. Services Friday, Oct. 27, 2000, 1 p.m. at Chicago Sinai Congregation, 15 W. Delaware St., Chicago. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be made to Thresholds, 4101 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, IL 60613 or to UW Foundation Midwest Bone Dysplasia Clinic, 1500 Highland Ave., Room 343, Madison, WI 53705. For further information, please call The Piser Chapel, 773-561-4740 .
