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Robert Barnes Gear Jr.

Hinsdale, Illinois

1933 - 2014

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Robert Barnes Gear, Jr., 81, a long time resident of Hinsdale and Golfview Hills, passed away on December 29th at Plymouth Place where he had been a resident since September of 2013. He was born February 18, 1933 in Chicago to Robert B. Gear, Sr. and Lucy Weist Gear. On August 6, 1955 Bob married...

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ICC Spring 2011, St. Pete Beach, FL, Tradewinds

So sorry to hear about Bob's unexpected passing. I worked with him for many years as his vice chair on Subcommittee B of the IEEE Insulated Conductors Committee. His contributions to ICC will be a lasting legacy. All of us will miss him very much. With sincere condolences to his family and coworkers.

To The Family of Bob Gear,
I just heard of the passing of Bob. My deepest sympathy and condolences to you on the passing of your loved one. I knew Bob for many years as a member of the IEEE-Insulated Conductors Committee. We worked together as Subcommittee officers, and on the ICC Advisory Committee. Bob was always a strong technical contributor to our Technical Committee that deals with electrical wire and cable products. He was always a gentlemen and a scholar in his dealings with all he...

Our deepest sympathy to the Gear family. He will be missed.

Bob will be missed.I've worked with him at USi for 27 years or so.On the phone, he always made time to answer questions. He was a treasure trove of knowledge in many fields as well as being an expert in the field of High Voltage Electricity. He & I worked together in Detroit a few years back. Twelve hour days overseeing contractors replace high voltage terminations. In the evenings we would check out restaurants in the Eight Mile & Haggerty Rd. area. Bob introduced me to the Ford Museum, an...

My sympathy Gear family. As you grieve, may you find comfort in the promises of God. - Isaiah25 : 8

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Thinking of the family during this time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Chris Weist White

What a beautiful tribute to a life well lived, and well loved. I am holding your family close in thought and prayer.
Karen Flicker