Gerald “Jerry” Theodore Drasen, 86, of North Barrington, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024. He was born on June 9, 1937 in Chicago, IL to the late Frank and Margaret Drasen.
Jerry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was united in marriage to Mildred “Millie” Eileen Drasen on September 29, 1962; together they celebrated 62 beautiful years of marriage.
In addition to his loving wife, Jerry is survived by his daughters, Pamela Jean Caplan and Kim Ann (Scott) Roth; grandchildren, Jennifer (Kris) Jordan, Alicia Drasen, Michael and Ashley Caplan, Rachael and Dillon Roth; Great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Rebecca, Tyler, Joseph and Madison.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Eileen Drasen and by his parents.