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In Loving Memory of

Neal S. Mehr

December 22nd, 1946 - May 31st, 2019

Obituary

Neal Stewart Mehr, (AKA Dr. Magic), age 72, Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Jeanette (Jeanie) Mehr, nee Jashunsky; devoted father of Joel (Jennifer) and Heather Mehr Melnick; caring and loving grandfather of Abby, Ari, Molly, Eli; devoted son of the late Betty Rosen Mehr and the late Cecil Mehr; brother of the late Harlene (Barry) Miller. Unforgettable uncle and cousin. Lovingly cared for by his devoted caregivers, Jimmy and Marty. Neal will be remembered for his engaging personality, his intelligence, and his keen sense of humor. He was a lifelong Cubs fan in their losses and WINS!! One of his greatest joys was fishing, especially teaching his children and grandchildren to enjoy the sport with him. Through good times and bad, his Jewish faith never waivered. Sleep in peace, Mr. 2%. Service Tuesday, 10 AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 North Buffalo Grove Rd., (one block North of Lake Cook Rd.) Buffalo Grove. Interment Willow Lawn Memorial Park, Vernon Hills. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory may be made to Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, www.ilholocaustmuseum.org or United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, www.ushmm.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel - 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com

Memorial Events

FUNERAL SERVICE

Date & Time Tuesday 06/04/2019 at 10:00 AM

Address Chicago Jewish Funerals
Buffalo Grove Chapel
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Clergy
Rabbi Ben Kramer

Interment

Address Willow Lawn Memorial Park
24090 North Highway 45
Vernon Hills, IL 60060

Shiva

Address Jeanie Mehr Residence
1310 Appletree Lane
Libertyville, IL 60048

Additional Information
Residence is located at the intersection of Appletree Lane and Red Top Drive.

A Traditional Shiva, morning to night, will begin after interment, with evening minyanim at 7:30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Due to Shabbat immediately being followed by Shavuot, Shiva will cease on Friday at 4pm.

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