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Robert Friend: 1930-2006Longtime Chicago financial analyst.

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From: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL)
Date: 20060515
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Byline: Dave Wischnowsky and Jamie Francisco

May 15--As an 8th grader roaming the halls at Bret Harte Elementary School in Hyde Park during the 1940s, Robert Friend campaigned for class president on the slogan: "Bob Friend is the people's Friend, a Friend to all."

He was elected.

And so began the fun-loving Chicagoan's lifelong pursuit to ensure the family name fit, his daughter said.

"One of the most significant things about him was his ability to make and keep numerous friends over his 76 years of living in Chicago," Karen Friend said. "Few people's names ...

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