John M. "Jack" HAMRE

John M. "Jack" HAMRE obituary, Duluth, MN

John M. "Jack" HAMRE

John HAMRE Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 12, 2020.
Age 83 of St. Paul Went home to the Lord on March 7, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Alfred and Stella; sister Stella Ann; and brothers-in-law Richard Huhta and Merlin Olson. Will be dearly missed by wife of 60 years Laura; children Jacqueline (Robert), Keith (Lynne), Lauren (Theresa); grand children Jean (Thomas), Bryan (Sarah), Jennifer (Alex), Elizabeth, Emily, Samantha, and Abigail; 9 great-grandchildren; siblings James (Corrine), Elaine, Paul (Carol); and many more family members. Jack was a Teacher and Elementary Librarian in the Duluth school system from 1967-1994. He then enjoyed being a Winter Texan for 18 years. During his retirement he enjoyed reading, playing with his grand children and then his great-grandchildren. He especially loved reading to and talking with them. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a great wit. He always enjoyed being with his family. He was a loving, kind, witty, and helpful person who acted from a deep faith and kind heart. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, March 14, at Como Park Lutheran Church, 1376 Hoyt Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 10:00 Visitation, 11:00 Service. 651-489-1349


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