From Karen Ryan and "The Shenstone Posse"

To all of Steve's colleagues and friends of Sheldon Good & Company,

After reading the tribute on your company's website, I wanted to add that there was a side to Steve that many people didn't know.

Steve was a friend to all of us in Riverside, Illinois, and had spent a considerable amount of time with many of us in Riverside. Steve always wanted to gather people together and share his warmth and humor. He loved his cigars and his martinis--and called us "the shenstone posse." We will miss him forever! With our deepest sympathies, "The Shenstone Posse."

Sincerely,
Karen Ryan

From Howell Davis

I am a retired auctioneer. My caring thoughts and prayers go out to Steven's family and colleagues.

From Lee Harris

I had the honor of meeting Steven & Jamie about 22 years ago, when they moved down the block from me on Bissell Street in DePaul. At the time, they hadn't yet had kids. I was always struck by Jamie & Steven's love for each other, so sweet & obviously deep. I would tell Steven how great it was, that my wife & I shared the same love...and how great it will be when kids come. Later, when I had become the Chicago Real Estate Board's Salesman of The Year...he was the first to come over & congratulate me-genuinely happy, and understanding what the sacrifice was to attain this. He not only attained the same accolade, but countless ones that preceeded & followed. I'm honored to have had a time where we shared our love for our wives & kids, and am deeply saddened & send my heartfelt condolences from my wife & I.

Lee Harris

From Jeremy Freid

Steve gave me my start in the real estate business and taught me everything there was to know about the Real Estate Auction industry. Steve and I both had an intense craving for deals. We sold a boarding school, trophy homes, land, an industrial portfolio, office buildings, a regional shopping mall, vertical and horizontal residential development units, time shares, and vacation homes together during our time together at Sheldon Good and Company. We traveled around the country by private jet, commercial airlines, his Escalade, my Jeep, boat, train, clients’ cars, rental cars and many other means of transportation I am sure I am forgetting. We played tennis, golf, fished, swam, shot clay pigeons and went skiing together. We ate fast food, dined over fine cuisine, smoked cigars, and had a ton of laughs and many yelling sessions along the way. It was a tremendous ride.

My deepest condolences go out to Jamie, Scott, Logan and David. My thoughts are with my former Sheldon Good employees and I urge you to tackle the auction industry with the same passion, strategy and intensity Steve would expect of you.

As I attempt to wrap my brain around his loss, knowing I most likely will never be able to, I will never forget my friend and mentor Steven L. Good.



Jeremy A. Freid

From Delores Shull

I had the pleasure of meeting Steve when I first came to Chicago to work for the Chicago Association of Realtors. His knowledge and love of his profession and his city was very enthusiastic and catching. He always had opportunities to offer and advice to share, and was a leader and mentor to many, particularly in his work and dedication to helping others succeed as well. I valued his guidance and leadership in our commercial alliances and international projects, among many other things. A room really came to life when Steve walked in. I learned a lot about many things from knowing him that can never be taken away. His personality and style were unmatched, and I will miss him greatly. My deepest condolences to all of Steve's family, friends, and colleagues.


Delores S. Shull, RCE, CIPS
Director of International Relations

From Cathy O'Connor

Dear Sheldon, Bruce, Cynthia and all --

My condolences to you, Steve's family, friends and business associates. I have many fond memories of working with Steve during my years with the U.S. League of Savings Institutions. I watched and learned from Steve and you, Sheldon, as you and Tom Pfeiler put together a program to assist savings and loans to sell off foreclosed real estate to reduce their carrying cost expenses. Steve appeared on numerous U.S. League sponsored programs sharing his knowledge and expertise on real estate markets and trends always with his forward thinking. Steve took time for all those who knew him and was enthusiastic and passionate about his work.

Steve's generosity to the community extended through his offering of Sheldon Good & Company auctioneers, including himself, to shout out the bids and drop the gavel at charitable fundraising events, always assuring their financial success. Bruce Sayre provided these services to Edgebrook School during the years I served on the school board. Bruce, Edgebrook School continues to thrive due to your support.

Sheldon, I recall long hours of sitting in booths with you at U.S. League annual conventions and hearing your stories and experiences. Each time you took a break in the coffee shops, you came back with a new client and friend. You were always working the crowd, whether in a large ballroom or in an elevator. After watching you, I would never sit while manning the booth.

Cynthia, you are the woman behind the men, especially Steve. I know you will have a great void in your life. Focus on the good memories and as difficult as it sounds now ... focus on moving ahead. Taking your lead, I have always been sure to know where the men I work for are and where I can reach them at any given time when needed while respecting their confidences and boundaries. Who would think you can learn that from listening to another person answering calls, but I did.

Sheldon, Bruce and Cynthia ... you most likely do not realize how much I learned from each of you and from Steve when I was just beginning my career (of course, I also had Tom Pfeiler to emulate). Your respect for others, your professionalism, your passion for what you do and who you work with, it helped me set the standards I try to follow in my own life.

And to Steve's family, know that you were loved and cherished by a well-respected man.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

With heartfelt condolences,

Cathy

From Mary Lou Wooley and John Wetzel

We wish to send our sincerest condolences to the friends, family and associates of Steven. He will be missed but not forgotten. Our thoughts are with all of you.

Mary Lou Wooley and John Wetzel
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