Allan LeGear, 82, of Lyons, Illinois, passed away on June 8, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories shared with family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Born on April 7, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, Allan was the beloved son of the late Beverly Becker LeGear and Alfred “Vic” LeGear. Family was the center of Allan’s life, and he took great pride in those he loved most.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Kozicki LeGear; his four children: Meagan (Matt) LeGear Weidle and their children Henry (age
12) and Ben (age 11); Zachary LeGear; Allan Joseph “AJ” LeGear; and Juliana LeGear. He is also survived by his five siblings: Gail (Alan) Newberg, Margaret “Peggy” (Tom) McNulty, Janice (Rob) Duchi, Roy (Gerei) LeGear, and Bobby (the late Christine) LeGear, along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Anyone who knew Allan knew exactly where he stood. He was honest with his opinions, never afraid to speak his mind, and always true to himself. Allan’s authenticity, sense of humor, and unmistakable personality left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
Allan had a lifelong love of music. It was not uncommon to hear him spontaneously sing a few bars of one of his favorite songs or dance down the hallway to a tune playing on the radio. One of his proudest claims to fame was singing backup on the 1960 hit song “Girl of My Best Friend” by Ral Donner. His enthusiasm for music was contagious and brought joy to those around him.
He was also a devoted sports fan who faithfully cheered on the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears through every season, celebrating the highs and enduring the lows with unwavering loyalty.
After graduating from St. Patrick High School, Allan proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, serving as a drill sergeant at Fort Polk, Louisiana, where he trained soldiers preparing for service.
Following his military service, Allan built a successful career in the automotive parts industry, working for more than 20 years as a buyer at J.C. Whitney of Warshawsky & Co. in Chicago. A hardworking entrepreneur with a dream of owning his own business, Allan later founded Shamrock Performance Automotive in LaGrange, Illinois, where he worked until his retirement.
Though he will be deeply missed, Allan’s memory and unwavering love for his family will remain in the hearts of those who knew him. His legacy lives on through the many lives he touched and the memories shared by those who loved him.
Visitation: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 4 to 8 p.m. at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th Street just west of Harlem).
Funeral Mass: Monday, June 22, 2026, 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Daniel the Prophet Church.
Burial: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at 1 p.m. with Military Honors. For safety reasons, there will be no funeral procession to the cemetery. Family and friends are asked to meet at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery by 12:45 p.m. Instructions and directions will be provided after Mass.