E. Edward Bare, age 83, of Downers Grove, IL. Beloved husband of Margaret “Betty” Bare, nee Samuels; loving father of Judy (Art) Frigo, Jim (Connie) Bare, Bob (Karen) Bare and Melanie (Joe) Oberting; cherished grandfather of Mark (Renae) Frigo, Betsy Grom, Dan Frigo, Caroline, Meridith, Brittany and Jennifer Bare, Ruth, Ellen and Sam Oberting; devoted great-grandfather of Luke and Maggie Frigo and Noah Grom; beloved son of the late Elmer and Hattie, nee Sauerwein, Bare; dear brother of Martha Sedlock; fond uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Bare retired as an executive from U.S. Steel after 30 years. He was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. Private services will be held. Toon Funeral Home, Downers Grove, IL in charge of arrangements. Info: 630-968-0408 or www.toonfuneralhome.com.
