Michael Bare was born August 18, 1958, in Detroit, Michigan.

He wrestled and played football during his school years, and married his high school sweetheart on November 11, 1978, in Akron, Ohio.

In the years that followed, he successfully managed and developed businesses in the transportation and logistics industries, happily provided employment and mentorship opportunities to family and friends, and capably served the financial planning needs of hundreds of grateful clients—all while never missing the important moments of his kids' or grandkids' lives.

He maintained high integrity, was fiercely loyal, and led by example. He deeply loved and served his family, friends, church, and clients. He cherished being able to make others laugh, share helpful advice, and shower them with gifts.

His favorite activities were drinking tea with his wife, fishing, cruising on his boat, sharing "dad joke" texts with his grandkids, grilling meat, buying too many items at the grocery store, listening to vintage vinyl, going to concerts with his family, and helping his kids complete various projects around the house.

Most importantly, he walked with Jesus in a way that announced and demonstrated the gospel of the kingdom of God.

Michael passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on the morning of January 16, 2025, at his home in Wheaton, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Gloria Bare, and is survived by two older siblings, Susan Dohl and George Bare.

His love and legacy is carried on by his wife, Karla, his sons and their wives, Michael and Leah, and Brian and Amy, as well as his five grandchildren and one grandchild on the way.

He was a force of nature, and so incredibly loved. As he used to say, "Not bad for a kid from Detroit."

Please send your best "Mike Bare Stories" to the family at barestrong@gmail.com .

VISITATION

Hultgren Funeral Home

304 N. Main St.

Wheaton, IL 60187

January 23, 2025, 4:00-8:00pm

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE

College Church

332 E. Seminary Ave.

Wheaton, IL 60187

January 24, 2025, 11:00am

*The service will be livestreamed through this link: Livestream for Michael Bare