Robert L. Hager

Bob Hager, 75 years young, died at home on April 22, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Meryle; his son Robert Hager; daughter Cynthia Hager and her husband Jeff Bernel; his grandchildren Zachary Bernel (19) and Alexis Bernel (16); his brother Jack Hager and wife Jane; his nephews Jacob Estes (28), Josiah Hager (27), Joel Hager (24), Jacob Hager (9) and his nieces Angelique Estes (31), Dominique Estes (28), and Janelle Hager (16).

Bob was born in Brookline, Massachusetts to Harry and Esther Hager. After graduating from high school in Heidelberg, Germany where his Dad was stationed, he joined the Army Counter Intelligence Corps. He was honorably discharged from active duty for service connected medical reasons. Bob then took his family to Covina where he started his career in sales. For 17 years he worked for Radio Shack, with the last five being District Manager for Central California. He started his own Sales Training Group with a few good friends and continued, after a few years, on his own as a Sales Trainer and Public Speaker until his death. A love for computers enabled him to touch base with old friends, make new ones and give him other ways to express himself from blogs to, when not frustrated with it, Facebook. For the past few years, he belonged to the Clovis Vets discussion group where he was usually the one called upon to end the meeting on a lighter note with one of his infamously famous drawn out jokes. He calculated the success of his jokes by how many groans they received. He also hosted a discussion group at his home every other week for over 20 years.

Bob was an avid reader and a conservative who had no qualms voicing his political views. He even achieved a touch of fame as “Computer Bob” on the radio where he often voiced those opinions. He loved to travel and meet new people. He believed in family and loved his own unequivocally. His grandchildren were his joy. He followed no specific faith. As his son, Robert often explains, “My dad didn’t believe in any religion but risked his life to ensure that you could practice yours”. Bob was a disabled veteran who faced loss of limb, sight, and touch. He fought the good fight with courage and his own unique sense of humor. He was loved.

In lieu of flowers, please send tax deductable donation to Cougar Foundation – Clovis High DI (in “honor of Bob Hager” on note line), 1055 Fowler Ave. Clovis, CA 93611.

After six weeks, please send tax deductable donation to Disabled American Veterans.

Arrangements under the direction of Boice Funeral Home, Clovis, CA.