Career
He is most well known as the originator of the Four Plus One, an apartment building type consisting of four stories above parking. Soltan graduated from the University of Illinois in 1952, after which he worked as a draftsman for Henry L. and Karl Newhouse before opening his own firm in 1955. Some of his notable works include the Skokie Valley Traditional Synagogue, Mission Hills Country Club (Northbrook), 7247 North. Western, 2640 West. Touhy, and 6611 North. Sheridan.
Jerry also had 6 grandkids ranging in ages from 28 to 14.
Jerry enjoyed playing Gin-rummy and Golf and had more patience than anyone else.