Robert William Hain
Saturday, March 2, 1929
Date of Death:
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Age:
87 years old
Visitation
Date: Wednesday June 08, 2016
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Second Visitation
Date: Thursday June 09, 2016
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Thursday June 09, 2016
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Saturday, March 2, 1929
Date of Death:
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Age:
87 years old
Saturday, March 2, 1929
Date of Death:
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Age:
87 years old
Robert William Hain
Robert W. Hain 87, of Rochester MN passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday June 5th after a brief battle with cancer. Bob, as he was known by family and friends was born to William and Myrtle Hain on March 2,1929 in Rochester MN.
The memorial service for Robert Hain will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday June 9, 2016 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Rev. Lester Horntvedt officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday June 8, 2016 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before the service on Thursday. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens Cemetery at a later date.
Bob lived his entire life in Rochester, except for a couple years spent in California during WWII. Bob, along with his dad founded Hain and Son Auto Body in 1950. He worked there first with his dad and later with his sons who continue to run the business today. On April 5, 1950 he married Neva Street at Hesper Friends church, in Hesper Iowa. Together they raised 4 children. Bob was a dedicated family man who was always there for them.
Bob was an avid hunter and fisherman and would never turn down the opportunity to go. He was still hunting deer and fishing with his son’s into his 80’s. Bob also enjoyed Hockey. Whether it was sponsoring his son’s youth hockey, or still climbing the steps at Graham Arena to watch his grandson play he never lost the love of the game. He particularly liked the Minnesota Wild, he would watch any team that happened to be on TV that night. Bob loved to tell stories, and would share his life experiences with anyone who would listen. Bob loved to work on and restore old cars.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Neva, 4 children, Mike (Sharon Bretto) Hain of Kasson, Linda (Steve) Gilbertson, Tom (Margaret) Hain, and Rob (Darla) Hain all of Rochester,11 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.
Bob was extremely loved and will be truly missed by his family and friends.
Condolences
The family of Robert William Hain has received the following condolences.
Bob was an important influence on my life. I enjoyed his presence, his enthusiasm for life, for family, and for cars.(Still a good guide to live by). Now I know how to wet sand a car to a hand sensitive smoothness that only comes with a lot of practice(patience) ... a lot of feathering. My "bestest" memory was riding regularly to Rochester Junior High with BOB in his 1954(?) Cadillac, I felt like I was in the Kings Court and a King was driving. He touched a lot of lives... and I want to include my personal thanks to him, and my condolences to the family, especially Neva.
Bob will be remembered as a great man with a truly great personality. He was always kind to those around. I always enjoyed serving Bob and Neva and whoever they brought in to eat breakfast with them.
Best wishes for the Hain family.
prayers and thoughts to the entire family! Sunday mornings will not be the same without serving him his eggs pancakes hashbrowns and sausage stacked the way he liked them! God bless u all
I give my condolences to the family. He was a great man. I loved him and he will truly be missed.
Sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Sincerely, Theresa Steele --- Mayo Clinic, General Service Department
Neva and entire Hain family:
My sincere condolences on the loss of cousin Bob. I have many precious memories that go back to our childhoods and even the motor home trip you both took to California, when you stopped to visit me. He is truly missed.
Mildred and Nancy Dickinson
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you as you reflect and remember the times you had with Bob. What a privilege to meet both Bob and you, Neva. You had an amazing gift of such a long marriage, filled with memories and blessings. Neva- I will be praying for you as you face life without Bob - however, you have many, many memories that will warm your heart. It was a honor to meet Linda and Tom as well. God Bless you all.
My sincerest condolences. May Robert rest in peace.
I wish to express my sympathy to all of you. Neva, I remember that you were a very good school supporter. Mike and Linda, I remember you as friendly, well behaved children who were nice to work with. I am sorry that I will be unable to attend the service, but I will be thinking of you.
Sincere sympathy,
Warren Zimmerman
Gary and I send our love, prayers, and condolences. Keep your thoughts of Bob close to your heart! You never know when a simple thought, song, sight, or even a familiar fragrance will set off a rush of memories and emotions! Revel in them!! We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers! Gary and Mary Anderson
I send my sympathy to family and pray you will spend time sharing those precious memories of Bob. I am glad to know he is now free from pain and able to enjoy his heavenly life.
Marcia Street
Will miss him driving by everyday, sometimes 2 or 3 times a day.. Always a wave or stop to chat. Even holler at me, HEY!
We all love you grandpa! We know you are watching over us like we have been watching over you this past week. You will be missed very much!
With heartfelt sympathy to all of the family. May God's embrace be a comfort to each and every one.
So sorry for you loss may God bless you all with the peace and strength during this time