Masaro Harada, DDS, 72, of Northbrook, lived his life with gusto and a sparkle in his smile, cherished husband of June; loving father of Michael (Yvonne) and Patricia (Thomas Rowland); caring grandfather of Dana and Emily Harada, Andrew and Justin Rowland; brother of Yoshiro (Sharon); loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Born in Oakland, CA. Nisei interned at Poston Relocation Camp during WW II. Army veteran Korea. U. of Ill. undergrad and Dental School, 1957. Practiced 41 years in Morton Grove and Glenview. Member of Kiwanis for many years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brother James Court, 2500 St. James, Springfield, IL 62707 or Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Dr., Northbrook, 60062. Visitation Saturday 12 p.m. Service time 1:30 p.m. at Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee St., Chicago, 312-943-7801. We’ll miss him very much.
