Harold G. Field 1923-2011

Harold G. Field died peacefully at his home in Naperville on Nov. 1, 2011. Harold was born in Chicago on February 27, 1923 and moved to Naperville when he was 12 years old.

He attended Naperville High School and North Central College until he enlisted in the Army in 1942. He served in Europe and was awarded the Bronze Star. Following the war, he enrolled and graduated with distinction from Arizona State. He received his law degree from Chicago Kent College of Law in 1952. 

He was in the building trade until 1963 when he began the practice of law in DuPage County and specialized in family law. He is a past president of the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the DuPage County Bar Association.  He chaired many committees on family law and served on the governing boards of the Illinois State Bar Association, National Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He was DCBA's Man of the Year in 1983 and was inducted in to the Academy of Laureates in 2007 by the Illinois State Bar Association. He was listed in the Best Lawyers in America from 1983 until 2004 when he retired.

Harold loved the game of golf and bragged of his double eagle and three holes in one.  He was a member of the Naperville Country Club since 1964 and was president in 1972. Harold and Nancy traveled extensively and enjoyed seeing most of the world together.

Harold is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; his children, Linda, Jennifer, Karen and Greg; his stepchildren, Kara and Darris; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Donations may be made in his name to Rush University Medical Center to support either Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center or Lymphoma Research, 1700 W. Van Buren Street, Suite 250, Chicago, IL  60612.

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Chris Bonjean
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I met Harold 35 years ago. Always a class act. He will be missed.

A worthy opponent and a gentleman. We could all learn from his example.

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