Samuel L. Hare's Obituary
Samuel Loran Hare, 78, of Neodesha and formally of Onalaska, TX passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the Wilson County Medical Center. Samuel was born on July 15, 1944, in Neodesha, KS the son of James Roy and Vergie Lucille (Dannels) Hare.
After completing high school, Samuel went to school to become a draftsman. Samuel fell in love with this type of work; it intrigued him so much that he became a “Jack” of all trades, however his full-time job was working in the oil and gas industry, which he truly enjoyed. He liked building things, tinkering with cars and being a good steward of the land, he owned.
In his spare time, Samuel liked to go fishing, and became an avid collector of guns, knives, antiques, different styles of lighting and cigar boxes. His collection also included having numerous friends, being neighborly and kind to those he met.
On June 30, 1971, Samuel married Ruth E. Kuykendahl, they were married for almost 50 years until her passing on January 26, 2021. Samuel had a love for his Miniature Pinscher dogs, but most importantly, was the love he had for his family.
Survivors include:
Two Children:
Kevin Hare and wife Sara of Pearland, TX
Lori Melton of Onalaska, TX
Sister:
Shirley Huser of Neodesha, KS
Five Grandchildren:
Pete Kailey (Painter) Cody Melton, Ethan Hare, Liana Muniz and Ethan Haley
Niece: Connie Burkhead and Great Nephews Fred and Steven
Samuel was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ruth, brother Melvin Hare and his wife Jean, Jim Hare and his wife Dorothy and brother-in-law Robert Huser.
Cremation has been requested with a private burial at the Grandview Cemetery, Neodesha, KS. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date in Onalaska, TX. Memorials have been suggested to the Wilson County Medical Center Foundation and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736
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