Obituary
Gerald “Jerry” Bear, age 86, beloved husband of Marcelle Bear, happily married for 59 years; loving father of Marc (Akvile), Brian (Andrea), David and Kevin Bear; cherished Granpa of Benjamin, Joshua, Nicole, Lauren, Adam, Emily and Olivia. Special thank you to Norman Frances for his devotion and care. Jerry was a visionary with an entrepreneurial spirit. These qualities led him to open McDonald’s Restaurants in the early days of the franchise and to found the Bear Family Hebrew School when he saw a need for Jewish education. Chapel service, Wednesday, May 22, 2:30 PM, at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment at Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bear Family Hebrew School at Las Olas Chabad Jewish Center. For information and condolences: 847-255-3520 or www.shalommemorial.org
Service Information
Service : Wednesday, May 22nd at 2:30 pm
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service -Shalom Memorial Funeral Home
Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights
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