Jeffrey Leroy Laman, age 75, passed away on August 12, 2024. Loving father of Wendy (Andy) Nadeau, Jonathan (Andrea) Laman, and Lindsay Laman; Beloved grandfather of Dominique Nadeau, Cameron Nadeau, Alex Laman, Kiele Laman, and the late Chloe Laman; Cherished brother of Steve (Teri) Laman and Amanda Laman; Dear uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Barb Laman, and his brother, Hal Laman.
Jeffrey graduated from Lisle Community High School in 1967 before being a part of the first ever class at College of DuPage. He would then attend the University of Illinois-Chicago to receive his BA in Accounting. He started his career as an Accountant for the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), then was a CPA for the CTA. He also served in the United States National Guard for Illinois from 1969-1976. Jeffrey had a passion for collecting cars, but even more so, being everyone’s favorite Santa. He would cherish every chance he could get to play Santa, which most certainly would brighten up the day for so many children, and even adults, in his lifetime.
A visitation for Jeffrey will be held from 12 - 5 PM on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, 17w201 Roosevelt Road, Oakbrook Terrace, IL where a funeral service will then take place at 5 PM. Interment will be private at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carlin Nalley Foundation at www.carlinnalleyfoundation.org
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