Robert J. "Bob" Hass

Hass, Robert J. "Bob", Bob was born October 20, 1935 in Bertha, MN and lived in Clarissa, MN. Bob attended school, graduating from Clarissa High School in 1953 and afterwards lived briefly in Rockford Ill. Bob joined the Air Force and served during the Korean War. He was a crew chief who worked on the best fighter jets of the period. He was discharged on March 31, 1958. He attended the State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND. After completing school, he worked as a diesel mechanic and welder for several companies in the Twin Cities. Bob married Beverly Bowe on May 20, 1967 and his first son Dan was born on December 31, 1968. Son William followed soon after and was born on July 20, 1971. The family has resided in Cottage Grove, MN since they purchased their home in 1969. Bob enjoyed his final work years as a custodian for District 833 until he retired in 2000. While with the district he loved working with the special needs students. Bob enjoyed an amazing quarter century of retirement. He spent 18 of those years volunteering for the Friends In Need food shelf, also helped with Bread Distribution at All Saints Lutheran Church and brought donuts to the VA Home in Hastings. After retirement Bob and Bev traveled extensively in the United States. Bob had a drive to help people and he loved volunteering at church, devoting time to Boy Scouts through leadership and camping, attending to the needs of his brothers and sister and his many friends. Bob was an avid fisherman and duck hunter. He loved the time he spent with family and friends who shared his passion for the outdoors. Bob loved wood carving, gardening and restoring antique cars with his sons. Recently, Bob had to spend a lot of time receiving medical care at the VA Hospital and he finally needed to have heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He peacefully passed away at his home on January 17, 2025. Bob is survived by his wife Beverly, sons Daniel (Irina) and William (Irene), six grandchildren Alexsander, Albert, Marita, Natasha, Stefan, and Nathaniel, nieces and nephews and their families. Bob is predeceased by his parents William and Loretta, seven brothers, Willem, Arnold, Gerhardt, Joseph, William, Charles, Francis, and sister, Rose. Bob was a kind and loving Dad and Grandpa and he was proud of them all and of their successes. He was a wonderful loving and devoted husband. He had a great sense of humor and loved telling stories. Memorial service 11:00 AM Saturday, February 8, with visitation one hour prior at All Saints Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd, Cottage Grove. Memorials preferred to the church. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Hillside Chapel 612-781-1999

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Robert J. "Bob" Hass

October 20, 1935 - January 17, 2025

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Robert J. "Bob" Hass

October 20, 1935 - January 17, 2025

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