September 4, 1920 - March 11, 2016
Edward J. Hara, age 95 of Richfield, MN passed away on March 11, 2016. Ed was born 9/4/1920 and grew up in Northeast Minneapolis. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Married Gladys Cosgrove in 1950 and together were long time residents of Richfield. Retired from the U.S. Post Office, and post retirement worked for the Star Tribune. Ed loved polka music, dancing, travel, cooking, and following sports, with a particular interest in golf. Preceded in death by parents, Peter and Sofia; brothers, Stan, Walter, and Mitchell; sisters, Helen, Bernice, and Stephanie; as well as his beloved canine companion, Nicki. Survived by wife, Gladys; and daughters, Susan Warner and Patricia; and close friend of the family, Tom Pearson. Special thank you to Colleen Anderson for helping care for Ed and to the staff at Martin Luther for their services.
Funeral Service
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
11:00 A.M.
Martin Luther Care Center
1401 East 100th St.
Bloomington, MN
Visitation
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
10:30 AM
Martin Luther Care Center
1401 East 100th St.
Bloomington, MN
Interment
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Ft. Snelling National Cemetery
7601 34th Ave. So.
Minneapolis, MN
Pat,
I don’t know if you remember me from 27 years ago. I recently reconnected with Nancy Ribble and she told me about your fathers passing. You have my sincere sympathy on your loss. In reading through the obituary, it sounds like your dad had a wonderful & full life. 95 years is a long life. My dad will be 93 on March 31st. I noted that your mother is still alive. I hope that she is healthy. It does not matter how old a parent is when they die, it is still very painful. My mother passed away 2 years ago and I still miss her very much. I will keep you & your family in my thought & prayers.
Pat, I was so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Bonnie Allen (Psychiatry)
What a kind and generous man Ed was. My brother and I worked for him selling subscriptions to the Star Tribune door-to-door when we were in high school from 1981 to 1985. We were poor and when Reagan-era requirements on those getting “relief”, as he called it, were implemented, we had the choice of working for no pay or quitting. We refused to quit, insisting we be fired if it came to that. Though the Star Tribune insisted on our documents, Ed somehow made it go away. He wouldn’t explain, but I suspect he claimed our sale as his own and paid us just the same. That allowed us to work, to keep the money we earned, and retain our dignity. Ed was a kind and generous man.