Elwyn Hare

Elwyn “Mike” R. Hare, 98, formerly of Grancare Assisted Living Apartments, died on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Agnesian Hospice Home of Hope, after a very painful fractured hip. Mike was visited the morning of his death by some of his favorite people, his granddaughter, his great-granddaughter, his pastor and his niece, before he died peacefully in his sleep later in the afternoon. Mike was very peaceful and pain-free when he passed because of the doctors and nurses at the Hospice House. Mike was born on May 24, 1919 in the Town of Mackford, Green Lake County. He was the son of Walter and Anna Hare. On June 19, 1943, he married Elverda Koepke in Eldorado. The Lord blessed them with 68 wonderful years. She preceded him in death on March 6, 2012. Mike was employed with the State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections until his retirement. He was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac. He was an avid Brewer and Packer fan, and enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter and great granddaughter. He was Megan’s babysitter as she was growing up starting at a very young age of 72. He was so good to her and now for the last 21 months he has probably relived memories through his great granddaughter Abbi. Mike is survived by his granddaughter: Megan (Tony) Compton and their daughter Abigail Compton, who is Mike’s first and only great grandchild; a sister, Lois Marchant of Ripon; a sister-in-law, Helen Hare; a daughter-in-law, Kellie (Gray) Hare; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his only son Rick, his brother Kenny and two sisters, Elaine Pinkerton and Beatrice Winterheck. Also preceding him were his brother and sisters in law, Aubrey and Myram Koepke, Charles and Ester Koepke, Ben and Celesta Commo, Forest Pinkerton and Nelson Pinkerton. VISITATION: Friends may call on Thursday, September 21, 2017, from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, 901 County V, Fond du Lac, WI 54935. FUNERAL: Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, with Pastor Jeff Blain officiating. Entombment will be at the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at Ledgeview Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mike’s name to the Ascension Lutheran Church Building Fund are appreciated. Special thanks are extended to the staff at Grancare Assisted Living, the nurses on the 6th floor at St. Agnes Hospital and Hospice Home of Hope.

Elwyn Hare

May 24, 1919 - September 16, 2017