Rotraud Illisch

Illisch is retired as a teacher of mentally handicapped children. In 1987, she made her first bear and soon became a professional bear maker. She taught bear making classes, sold her bears at craft shows, and created her own designs.

Illisch is retired as a teacher of mentally handicapped children. In 1987, she made her first bear and soon became a professional bear maker. She taught bear making classes, sold her bears at craft shows, and created her own designs. See less