E. Clare

E. Clare

September 19, 1925 - June 10, 2021

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E. R. “Bob” Clare, 95, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at his home. A Celebration of Bob's Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Deacon Bill Bussan will officiate. Chapel military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #42 and VFW Post #5274. Friends may call on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to the E. R. Clare Memorial fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Bob was born in Emmetsburg, Iowa on September 19, 1925 son of Leo James and Catherine Eileen (Murphy) Clare. He was married to Mariam T. Klepper and she preceded him in death on March 12, 2006. On September 20, 2008 Bob was united in marriage to Doris Hale, in Platteville. Bob graduated from Creighton University and served in the United States Air Force during WWII. He was the owner of Clare Bank, Platteville, and seven other locations in southwest Wisconsin.

Bob is survived by his wife, Doris; seven children, Patrick (Barbara) Clare, Colleen (Larry) Clare, Timothy (Denise) Clare, Kelly (Tom) Cowlin, Deb (Harley) McWilliams, Donna (Verne) Stuessy and Daniel (Jane) Hale; 20 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Genise (Marvin) Wilberg; sister-in-law, Ethel Klepper; brother-in-law, Dick Klepper; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sons, Dennis Clare and Douglas Hale; his parents; two brothers; and three sisters.

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Greg and Terri Wingham
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Only met Bob a few times but he was always friendly and funny! I know he was loved and will be missed by the Clare family. RIP Bob
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ted klaas and family
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our prayers sympathy and condolonces to the clare family may our good lord be with them all god bless.
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Vania
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Bob was a wonderful man, very spirited and with a heart of gold. I am very lucky and honored to have known and to have spent time with such an incredible man who I considered a borrowed grandpa. I love you Bob! My prayers and condolences to the family. He will be dearly missed.
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Debra kavalos
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In Loving Memory of E. R. "Bob" Clare, As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. A Sympathy Gift of 10 Memorial Trees has been Planted In Loving Memory of E. R. "Bob" Clare courtesy of Debra kavalos.
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Joan Faherty
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In Loving Memory of E. R. "Bob" Clare:My deepest sympathies to your families. Bob supported high aspirations and America. I believe planting trees for the future honors his legacy. A Sympathy Gift of 10 Memorial Trees has been Planted In Loving Memory of E. R. "Bob" Clare courtesy of Joan Faherty.
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Audrey MILES
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Prayers and sympathy to all of the Clare family. My thoughts are with you.

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