Chicago Bears VP Tim McCaskey Passes Away

Sunday was a sad day for the Chicago Bears as the team Vice President Tim McCaskey passed away. Tim was battling cancer for the past 17 months and never let it affect his spirit and sense of humor he was known for at Halas Hall. He was dedicated and took great pride in working for his family's business.

"Tim, first and foremost , was a fan – as passionate, loyal, critical, analytical, committed and devoted a Bears fan as there ever was," said the McCaskey family.  "The tenacity and dignity with which he fought this dreaded disease is an inspiration to all of us."

The second oldest of Ed and Virginia McCaskey's 11 children, Tim was named to his vice president position in 1993 after a four-year, part-time affiliation with the club.  He spent 18 years working for IMC Fertilizer Inc. and its predecessor along with a seven-year span with Ernst & Young prior to joining the Bears.  He is a graduate of Notre Dame High School and Notre Dame University.

Tim is survived by his four children, eight grandchildren, 10 siblings and mother.

A Chicago Bears press release contributed to this article