Michael "Mickey" Baer

Michael "Mickey" Baer, aged 82 passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Selfhelp Home in Chicago. He was born June 27, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Mildred "Millie" Baer and Herbert M. Baer. Mickey was a thoughtful, inquisitive "renaissance man", earning both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana University. He pursued several jobs before securing a leadership position with Unocal, then Union 76. While there, he was a key figure in integrating computer technology and software into their workforce. After Unocal downsized and eventually closed their Schaumburg offices, Mickey decided it was time to go into business for himself. Along with his wife Susan, the Baer family opened "A Matter of Style: An American Hair Salon and Day Spa" in Oak Park, Illinois in 1995. Mickey and Susan owned and ran this business until their retirement in 2011. Mickey's interests went well beyond business. He was very involved in local governance, serving on the Community Mental Health Board for several years and as an active member of Rotary Club of Oak Park-River Forest. Known for his engaging and charming personality, Mickey often sought out the joys in life: playing and watching golf, traveling the world with Susan, dining in many fine restaurants, and chatting with anyone and everyone along the way. In addition to his parents, Mickey was preceded in death by his sister, Anita Segal. He is survived by his son Shaun Baer and his wife of 54 years Susan Baer (nee Korshak).

In lieu of flowers, the family have asked that contributions be made to the John Wittenberger Society Scholarship Fund at Indiana University, https://imu.indiana.edu/about/jws/index.html. Chapel service Sunday, November 30, 2:30 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Rd, Arlington Heights. Interment to follow at Shalom Memorial Park. For a link to view the service, shiva, and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org, 847-255-3520.