Paul Buscher Uhlenhop, age 84, of Wilmette, died peacefully on January 30, surrounded by family. Beloved husband for 61 years of the late Virginia Louise Uhlenhop, nee Zucks; loving father of Karin Uhlenhop and Jon (Anne) Uhlenhop; dear brother of Michael (Linda) Uhlenhop, Robert (the late Marsha) Uhlenhop, Lola (Tom) McDonald, and Mary (Henry) Hudson; fond Uncle Bud to many nieces and nephews; devoted friend to many. Paul was born in Litchfield, IL, on October 22, 1936, to Paul C. and Betty Buscher Uhlenhop.

Paul was a proud alumnus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.A. with honors, 1958; J.D., 1961), honored officer in the U.S. Navy, loyal brother of Beta Theta Pi, and active member of the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Chicago Bar Association, as well as the Futures Industry Association, the National Society of Compliance Professionals, and the National Regulatory Service.

In Paul’s distinguished career at the law firm of Lawrence, Kamin, Saunders, & Uhlenhop, L.L.C., he was regarded as one of the leading authorities of the futures and securities bar, working on major initiatives in the financial services industry from compliance, litigation and business perspectives. In 2015, Paul was presented with the prestigious Joan Hinchman Award for extraordinary service to the National Society of Compliance Professionals and to the financial services compliance profession. Paul shared his love of the legal field by being an Adjunct Professor for over 20 years at both the University of Illinois, College of Law and IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, as well as being a part-time lecturer at DePaul University, College of Law and Loyola University Chicago School of Law, and a member of the Planning Committee of the Ray Garrett Jr. Corporate and Securities Institute at Northwestern University College of Law. Practicing law was Paul’s true passion and being an attorney remained a central component of his identity and of daily conversations until his death.

Paul was also actively involved in his community, serving on the Board of Trustees of The Cradle Foundation for 25 years and on the Board of Trustees of Ravinia Festival for 15 years, and serving and advising the Wilmette Harbor Association in various capacities for almost 30 years.

Paul and his beloved Ginny cherished sailing, spending time with their many friends, especially their Gourmet Group, and celebrating with their children. An avid scholar of history, culture, and language, Paul spent hours reading and studying. He also loved traveling as an experiential extension of his studies, and he was a meticulous planner and documentarian of his and Ginny’s adventures.

Throughout his life, Paul inspired his family and countless others by being a model of faith, generosity, devotion, fortitude, diligence, and integrity. These virtues were the foundation of all of his relationships and endeavors, and to those who knew him and loved him, he will forever remain our steadfast guide and standard for living a life of principle, commitment, and enthusiasm