In Memoriam: Bob Don, of Edward Don & Company

Bob Don, who had served as CEO and chairman of the board at Edward Don & Company, passed away on Oct. 20. He was 89.

Bob Don

Don attended the University of Colorado Boulder and then served in the U.S. Army. He eventually earned his law degree from the University of Chicago Law School in 1962. After a brief legal career, Don joined the family business, Edward Don & Company, where he rose through the ranks.

He served on the board of Jewish Children and Family Services and supported numerous charitable organizations. He was head of the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Wine & Food.

Don is survived by his wife, Charlotte; his children, Abbe Don and Steven (Amy) Don; and his grandchildren, Payton and Harper Don.

For more information and service details, visit the formal obituary here.