Robert James Kane

Robert (Bob) James Kane, 90, of Tucson, Arizona, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 29th. Born in Hastings, Minnesota to Stephen and Margaret (Hild) Kane, Bob was the second of four children.

While attending Hastings High School, Bob played basketball, earned the nickname “Sugar,” and met his high school sweetheart, Judy Hanson. Soon after marrying Judy, he joined the Army National Guard where he served for nine years.

The family moved to Tucson, AZ where Bob began his career with Rainbo Baking Company. After several promotions and moves around the country, he returned to Tucson to take on his dream job as Plant President where he retired in 1994. Bob was a contagious motivator and a powerful influence to the people around him. He loved the Lord and was a loving and faithful husband, father, and grandfather. To know Bob was to love him.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; his beloved wife Judy, with whom he shared 56 wonderful years; his youngest son, Rob; and two grandchildren. In June 2026, Bob was able to celebrate his 90 years at a family reunion with over 70 family members present to honor his legacy.

Bob is survived by his sister, Pat Jorgensen of Hastings, MN; his six children, Peggy (Doug) Porter, Jeanie (David) Schimke, David (Anne) Kane, Penny (Scott) Bolander, Patty (Kent) McMullen, Mary (Tom) Uphoff; 21 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.