Norman Bear, age 92, employee with the Federal Government for over 40 years. Sang professionally for over 70 years. Served proudly and honorably, awarded the Purple Heart during WWII. Beloved husband and best friend for 67 years of Sylvia, nee Pritkin; loving father of Joyce Bear and Karen (Sam) Gersten; adored Grandpa Norm of Joshua, Michael, Blair and Lauren; cherished brother of Noma (the late Seymour) Zapen, and the late Bess (the late David) Weiss, and Jennie Bear; treasured “fun uncle” of many nieces and nephews. Graveside Service, Monday, 1:30 p.m. at Jewish Oakridge Cemetery, Hillside (on Roosevelt Rd., second entrance, west of Mannheim, on the left). In lieu of flowers, memorials to Avenues to Independence, 515 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068, 847-292-0870, online: www.avenuestoindependence.org. Info TheGoldman Funeral Group, Irwin Goldman, Funeral Director,847-478-1600.
