Donald "Don" Louis Hare

Donald “Don” Louis Hare, age 88, of Saginaw, passed away at home while surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. The son of Chris and Lucille (Willson) Hare, Don was born July 17, 1936, in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Rita Krzciok on July 19, 1958, and together they shared 65 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on December 30, 2023. Don graduated from Saginaw High in 1955. He went on to obtain his degree in education at Central Michigan University and taught for 13 years at Garber High School in Essexville. During his teaching years, he became a County Commissioner. Don ended his teaching career and became the Congressional Aid for Congressman Bob Traxler for 18 years. He was then appointed by President Bill Clinton as the State of Michigan Director of Rural Development for the USDA, where he served for 8 years. In his off time and in retirement, Don loved a round of golf, bowling, swimming at the YMCA, and enjoying his Euchre and bridge card clubs. Don is survived by his loving children, Jennifer Howell, Pam (Scott) Minnich, Chris (Debra) Hare, Peggy (Doug Stewart) Hudson; adored grandchildren, Joe (Jaylyn) Karas, Lexie Karas, John Minnich, Hailey Minnich, Jacob Hare, Nicholas Hare, and Jared Hudson; great grandchild, Harper Karas; brother, Ernest (Barbara) Hare; sisters-in-law, Donna Krzciok, Carol Krzciok and Arlene Hare; brother-in-law, John (Marge) Krzciok; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Joan Marx, Harry Hare, Donna Prange, Marvin Hare, and Allen Hare; son-in-law, Russell Howell; and his parents. Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Service at 12:00 p.m. at Fischer Family Funeral Home, 504 N. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602. Tori Little will officiate. Interment will take place at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw. Memorials in honor of Don may be made to CAN Council, 1311 N. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602 or to Underground Railroad, 5647 State Street, Suite A, Saginaw, MI 48603. For information, please call Fischer Family Funeral Services at (989) 755-8277. To express your condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.

Donald "Don" Louis Hare

July 17, 1936 - August 14, 2024