Donald Hare

The loss of a father cannnot be measured, only shared with you by those who deeply care, we care, hugs Ken & Judy Willson Hornak

Uncle Don was so much to all of us. When I was young he was the fun Uncle who pretended to remove his thumb and made us scream to put it back. He was the teacher who helped me with my school work and taught me how to drive. When we went to the Democratic Convention he had me sit next to him and he explained everything to me. Always there with a helping hand, he helped John get an internship for college with the Bay County Administrator. When we were adopting our Johnny from Paraguay, he got us a Spanish speaking lawyer to help correspond with the lawyer in Paraguay and he called the embassy to get things moving when we ran into a snag. Uncle Don could tell the best stories and you could hear them over and over and they still made you laugh. I am sure you are making my mom and Gramma laugh right now! You will be missed! Love you forever, Connie & John Gottschalk

John & Marge Krzciok and family purchased the Floor Plant for Sympathy for the family of Donald "Don" Louis Hare.

Judge Terry L. Clark lit a candle in memory of Donald “Don” Hare

Nancy and I pause to reflect on the passing of our dear friend Don Hare with sadness but overflowing with fond memories. I was privileged to work alongside Don for twelve years in the office of the late Congressman Bob Traxler. For my young self, Don was a mentor and role model whose influence came second only to that of my father. Don imparted his passion for politics, which he took seriously but also believed should be fun, along with his belief that working in government was a noble calling in service to others. Don performed his responsibilities with decency, integrity, and respect. We remember his warm and welcoming nature and how his good humor would frequently surface with a devilish twinkle in his eye coupled with his infectious laughter. With Don, our laughter was always genuine at his familiar oft told jokes. Don’s legacy is certainly his family whom he kept centered to his being and who have our heartfelt sympathy. For those of us fortunate to have been his colleague and grateful to have been his friend, his memory will always hold a special place for us as well. Dennis and Nancy Schwartz East Lansing