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2019
Robert Halcro Obituary
Just 167 days short of RJH's centennial birthday, he shoved for points unknown in his sleep.
Robert J. Halcro, rest in peace. Possibly the greatest adventurer, entrepreneur, patriot and remarkable human being this Windjammer Veteran ever met.
Will never forget Bob Halcro - never.
During the depression years, in the late 1930s, this 14-year-old lad runs away from home to become a cabin boy on a cruise ship to Cuba. He later joins the Army, two years prior to World War II. Accomplished and decorated, Bob was a valued member of the U. S. Army based in the Pacific during the war.
Unlike all of the other soldiers who hurried home to Mom and family, Bob collected his discharge pay from the Army in the Philippines, and then came The Windjammer in Hawaii. Then came Avis in Alaska.
However, he didn't know the rental car business, so he found a German rental car expert named Rolf. As Bob's own story goes - Rolf came from a Rent-A-Car company in Canada and brought his knowledge and his discipline, enabling the Halcro family to establish what is today one extremely successful statewide rental business.
Most people have somebody in their life they will never forget, clearly R. J. Halcro rates that title from this incorrigible shipmate.
Fair winds, Commodore Halcro. (He liked being called Commodore and rated it.)
- PTB, Hawaii
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Fair Winds Bob Halcro of Windjammer Cruises / Avis fame
10 July 1919... 24 January 2019 ...... Just a 167 days short of RJH's centennial birthday, he shoved for points unknown in his sleep.
Robert J. Halcro R. I. P.
... Possibly the greatest adventurer, entrepreneur, patriot and remarkable human being this Windjammer Veteran ever met.
Will never forget Bob Halcro... never.
During the depression years ... in the late 1930'e this fourteen year old lad runs away from home to become a cabin boy on a cruise ship to Cuba. He later joins the Aarmy two years prior to World War Two. Accomplished and decorated, Bob was a valued member of the U. S. Army based in the Pacific during the war.
Unlike all of the other soldiers who hurried home to Mom and family, Bob collected his discharge pay from the Army in the Philippines. ....then came The Windjammer Hawaii
t Them came Avis Alaska.
However, He didn't know the rental car business so he found a German rental car expert named Rolf as Bob's own story goes ......Rolf came from a Rent-A-Car company in Canada and brought his knowledge and his discipline, enabling the Halcro family to establish what is today
one extremely successful statewide rental business.
Most people have somebody in their life, they will never forget...Clearly R. J. Halcro rates that title from this incorrigible shipmate.
... Fair Winds Commodore Halcro.
(he liked being called Commodore and rated it)
PTB Hawaii
Norm Adams
August 22, 2024
Such a great man ,Mr.H
My dad and I built his wildlife ranch in point Mckenzie,,what a great legacy he was,so glad to know him,rip mr H ,
Gordon
July 14, 2022
Bobbye, I´m sorry for the loss of your father. I send my deepest and most sincere condolences to you and your family. May your memories of your father bring you peace and comfort.
Gordon
Becky Elliott
July 16, 2020
Mr H wins and will always be my FAVORITE BOSS....EVER!!! He was always very kind. He will be greatly missed. So very sorry for the familys loss. R.I.P. Mr H. I always thought of him like a grandpa
Pat paulsen
June 25, 2020
Bob was such a good man and friend to my husband and to me. I will miss you Bob and your laughter. thank you for all the wonderful memories I have with you and my husband, the boats, and the Rella Mae.
My sincere sympathy to those loved ones you left behind.
Ronald
November 30, 2019
Barbara, I am Ron Murray, a long time friend and business associate of Bob's. At the time I lived in Calif and had office in Hawaii. I was unaware that Bob had passed. I am sorry to hear and offer my sympathy to you. I would love to connect with you to share some thoughts about Bob and also to ask you what happened to Windjammer Cruises. I am traveling to Hawaii in December with my wife Rita and would enjoy meeting you if you still live there. Thanks and Blessings, Ron
Rebecca Parker
February 15, 2019
Bob was loved at Rotary and by everyone who knew him. A very kind person with tremendous personality and love for his community and friends. My sincerest condolences, Becky Parker
John Mihlbauer
February 15, 2019
Our condolences on Bob's passing.I remember him saying he expected to reach 100 years of age-and he did.
We met when he hired me as Master of the RELLA MAE and brought me in as a supporter of the Coast Guard Academy Foundation - now the Coast Guard Foundation.
Aloha, John & Betty Mihlbauer
February 11, 2019
I fondly remember working with Bob on Coast Guard Foundation issues, one of the many worthy causes he generously supported. He was a good man. With deepest sympathy.
Tom Barrett
Vice Admiral USCG(ret)
Warren Suddock
February 10, 2019
I caused Bob a bit of consternation in my youth. He was an understanding man when it came to how to handle a teen male who was sure he could do anything.
A grand citizen of our town. He contributed much to the growth and prosperity. He will be missed by any who knew him.
My condolences to the family. And, very belated thanks for lesson.
Barb Fleshman
February 10, 2019
Andrew, Peggy, Bobby, and Mrs. Halcro, I am so sorry for the loss of the patriarch of your family. He made a huge impact on Anchorage and his legacy will live on. Wishing you peace.
Douglas Halcro
February 10, 2019
When I have moved beyond you in the adventure of life,
Gather in some pleasant place
And there remember me with spoken words,
old and new. Let a tear fall if you will,
but let a smile come quickly too
For I have loved the laughter of life.
do not linger too long with your solemnities,
go eat, and drink, and talk
And when you can
follow a woodland trail
Climb a high mountain
Sleep beneath the stars
Swim in a cold river
Chew the thoughts of some book that challenges your soul
Use your hands some bright day
to make a thing of beauty.
or to lift someone's heavy load.
Though you mention not my name,
Though no thought of me crosses your mind
I shall be with you
And when you face some crisis with anguish
When you walk alone with courage
When you choose your paths of right
When you give yourself in love
I shall be very close to you.
I have followed the hills and valleys,
I have climbed the heights of life.
Robert Burns
You have touched so many people in life, left so many memories. Rest in peace.
Love,
DJ, Debi, Sydnee, Kaylah.
Stephen Crook
February 9, 2019
That's a nice smiling photo of the distinguished Mr. Halcro. I first worked for him August 20, 1974, and over the decades he called me "Steve, or Mr. Steve." I worked with Mr. Halcro, Rolf Klug and many other fine people in the Avis Rent A Car venture. Mr. Halcro was an incredible success and will be missed greatly.
Kim and Mike Haller
February 9, 2019
Bobby and Andrew, Mike saw the letter about your Dad in the obituary section of the Daily News, 8 Feb. We are sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers of comfort and strength to you and your family.
February 7, 2019
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May you find comfort from the loving promise of seeing our dear loved ones again (John 6:40). Please accept my heartfelt sympathies.
February 7, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. May God bring everlasting comfort to your hearts and give you the strength to endure this difficult time.
(2 Thessalonians 2:16,17; Isa 2:8)
Linda Mc
February 7, 2019
May the found memories of your loved one sustain your family at this time. May you also receive comfort from what is stated at 1 Peter 5:6,7.
RK
February 7, 2019
Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
RK
February 7, 2019
Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
February 6, 2019
Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa
61:1.
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