Robert Hare

Robert Russell Hare, age 70, passed away in his home in Upsala, MN on September 5, 2024. Bob was a writer, philosopher, book lover, and world traveler. He was born August 4, 1954, in Woodbury, Minnesota to Rev. Edward Taylor Hare, Jr. and Alice “Bette” Hare. He grew up in Minnesota and later moved to Canada to attend Brandon University in Manitoba. Bob had a desire for adventure, and after college, he spent several years hitchhiking and traveling the globe. He also enjoyed camping in the Boundary Waters, playing basketball with friends, cooking, and spending time with family–fishing, playing cards, and telling stories. Together with Kathryn Neufeld, they raised four children. Later in life, he went back to university to finish his Bachelor’s, specializing in Library Science.

Bob is survived by brothers Bill (Rhoda) and Bud (Shannon), foster sister Jenny, and children Rebecca (Dan), Seth, Robbie (Ky), and Paige (Scott).

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 21 at 1:00 pm at Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St. Cloud, Minnesota. Informal reception to follow at Granite City Food & Brewery (located across the street).