Albert (Al) P. Boxerman died at home Thursday night at the age of 98. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 70 years, Eleanor. Al grew up in Rock Island, Illinois, where he starred on the high school debate team, nurtured a lifelong interest in history, and supported his family by delivering newspapers during the Great Depression. He graduated from Augustana College in 1941 and served in the Army for three years during WWII. After the war, Al completed graduate studies at University of Chicago and embarked on a career as a therapist, working first with children in residential treatment centers and then in private practice with both children and adults. He was deeply devoted to his work and to Jewish causes, notably as a committed Zionist and an active member of Beth El synagogue for sixty years. A lifelong seeker of knowledge, Al was a passionate lover of poetry, chess, theater, and his dogs. Until his last weeks he was reciting long verses of poetry and offering commentary on world events. Al will be greatly missed by his four children and their spouses, Naomi and Ronnie, Susan and David, Deborah and Michael and Samuel and Debbie; nine grandchildren Ephraim, Yonina (Yosi), Ariel, Talia (Yoni), Liviya, Daniel, Hannah, Josh and Aaron); and three sabra great-grandchildren Ori, Eilam and Amitai. Chapel service on Sunday, 12:15PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment will follow at Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Library at Jewish Theological Seminary or American Friends of Magen David Adom. Information and condolences: 847-255-3520 or www.shalom2.com