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Robert Beaubaire Obituary

Robert M. Beaubaire age 81. Beloved husband of Joan nee Kaatz for 53 years. Devoted father of Lynn Rutstein, Dr. Michael (Jackie) and David (Lisa). Proud grandfather of Jessica, Stephen, Kaitlyn, Alexander, Madeleine, Will and Charlie. Dear brother of Judie (Stephen) Elston. Fond brother-in-law of Leon Kaatz and Margie (Joseph) Picone. Bob was the founder and first Chairman of JDRF Illinois, former Vice-President of Jewish Community Centers of Chicago where he chaired the Camp Chi Committee. He was a long-time member of North Shore Congregation Israel and served on its Board of Trustees. Following his service in the U.S. Navy, Bob proudly worked 60 years in the steel and metals industry, serving as the Vice-President of Robinson Steel, President of Lake Shore Steel and, most recently, President and CEO of Mission Metals, Inc. Service Friday 10:30AM at North Shore Congregation Israel, 1185 Sheridan Road, Glencoe, IL 60022. Interment Shalom. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to JDRF Illinois, 1 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602, www.jdrf.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 16, 2017.

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LARRY STRAUS

March 20, 2017

My GOOD FORTUNE TO HAVE KNOWN BOB. HE WAS THE KIND OF PERSON WHO MADE OUR WORLD A BETTER PLACE. I WILL MISS HIM!!!
LARRY STRAUS

March 18, 2017

To all of Bobs family- we sent our heartfelt condolences for ur loss may u be left with only wonderful memories. Elyce and Mark

Elyce and Mark Metzner

March 18, 2017

Joan and family We r so sorry for your loss. We wish we could have been with u at the service to hear all the special things said about Bob. We were there in spirit.

Robert Beaubaire

March 16, 2017

Ron and I are thinking of you and the family during this difficult time.
Carole and Ron Feingold

March 16, 2017

Sorry for your loss may you draw comfort from Gods word at Hosea 13:14. L Ohio

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