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Jerome Bader Obituary
Bader, Jerome
July 15-1933 – May 23, 2023. Age 89, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning. For 65 years he shared his life with his beloved wife, Barbara, whom he met at the University of Texas. Jerome was the adored father of Terry Bader (Kathy) and Kathy Fehrnstrom (Eric) and the cherished and proud grandfather (PePa) of 4 grandchildren: Samuel Bader (Hallie Miller), Jeffrey Bader (Natalie), Bryan Fehrnstrom and Jason Fehrnstrom. He was the brother of the late Charline Baizer (Dick) and the late Jack Circle (Beverly), the brother-in-law of Leonard Goltzman (Karen) and the son of the late Sam and Mary Bader.
Jerome was a proud graduate of Clayton High School ('51) and Washington University ('54). He began his career at Union Clothing Company, a family-owned retail clothing chain in Missouri and Illinois that later added the Union Jack and Leading Man brands. In 1990, he joined St. Louis Bread Company in the risk management area and remained there for 27 years, helping the company grow from 3 stores to over 1,700. He was a founding director of Landmark Bank (now Regions Bank). Investing in the stock market was a deep and abiding passion that he pursued his entire adult life. He was a 50+ year member at Meadowbrook Country Club and the Jewish Community Center, where he indulged his love of golf, handball and working out. Most significantly, he had a remarkably large and loyal network of friends from all walks of life and was a trusted mentor and advisor to many. He will be greatly missed by his many adoring friends and loving family.
Services: Visitation is Sunday, May 28 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at BERGER MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 9430 Olive Boulevard. A Funeral Service will immediately follow at 10:30 a.m. Interment follows at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery. Donations honoring Jerome's memory are welcomed to Washington University in St Louis - Department of Medicine (fund number 3035-30997), 101 S. Hanley Suite 900, St Louis MO 63105, or the charity of your choice. Please visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information.
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Tracy
June 14, 2023
I worked with Jerry at Panera, LLC for 14 1/2 years. He was such a joy to work with, and so funny. He was loved by so many, and will truly be missed! RIP Jerry.
Kevin Duggan
May 26, 2023
I worked for Union Jack back in the late 70's . Jerry interviewed me and I thank him for giving me a chance when I had no experience at all working in a store. He visited the store often, was serious about business but had a great sense of humor. Rest in Peace.
Kevin Duggan
Carla Agnello Jarvis. (Grassis)
May 26, 2023
Barbara , I´m so sorry to hear of Jerry´s passing.I always loved having you both come to GrassI´s.
I loved your stories...especially the one about you giving Jerry DINTY MOORE STEW to eat!!!!! It´s been almost forty years and I´ll never forget how hard we laughed!
You are bought in my prayers
Drew Sterling
May 25, 2023
I will really miss seeing Jerry at St Louis Rotisserie for his chicken and ham order pick up and his sound business advice.
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