Edward Joseph Hara

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Hara, Edward Joseph 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, Mitchell; sisters, Helen, Bernice, 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 to be held, Tuesday, March 22, 11 am at the Martin Luther Care Center located at 1401 East 100th St. in Bloomington. Visitation 1/2 hour prior to funeral service. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 morrisnilsen.com

Published on March 20, 2016