Robert Hase Jr.

ROBERT A. HASE JR., 55 'BOB THE MAILMAN' BELVIDERE - Robert A. Hase, Jr. 55, of Belvidere died Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, in his home, after a sudden illness. Born March 12, 1954, in Chicago, the son of Robert A. and Marion (Lundgren) Hase Sr. He lived most of his life in Belvidere. Bob was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 10 years. Member of the Postal Union. In his spare time, he enjoyed bicycling. Graduate of Belvidere High School, Class of 1972, and in 1976, received his BA in business administration from Augustana College. Survived by father, Robert Hase Sr. of Belvidere; sister, Karen (Mike) Frank of Cherry Valley; niece, Julie (Chris) Kohley of Rockford; nephew, Jeffrey (Nicole) Frank of Bloomington; and uncle and aunt, Don and Pat Hase. Service at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, in Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Funeral Home, with visitation from 6 p.m. to service time. Cremation to take place, with burial at a later date in Belvidere Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family in his name. A memorial fund will be established at a later date. To express condolences online, please visit buckwheelerhyland.com.