- Date Of Birth: September 18, 1947
- Date Of Death: June 30, 2018
- State: Maryland
Russell Mark Bear, Sr., was born on September 18, 1947, to Geraldine M. Hayes and the late Samuel S. Bear. He was a loving father to Russell Mark Bear, Jr. (Renee) and Lisa Marie Murray (Fred); cherished grandfather to Shelby Lynn Thibeault, Ryan Avery Bear, Kendall Elizabeth Bear, and Travis Raymond Thibeault; beloved fiancé of 22 years to Terrie Kempf (Florida) and formerly married to Carlotta Jean Osiecki; dear brother to Joseph Bear (Lori) and Diana Whitten.
Russell was a 1965 graduate of Glen Burnie High School and was a Heating and Air Conditioning Contractor by trade. He loved to sing and play guitar, draw, and make jewelry. He was an inventor, a mechanic, and a lover of all things scientific. He was handsome and charismatic; his presence engaging. His heart was tremendous; always willing to help those that asked and never expecting anything in return. Russell’s life was centered on family and friends.