In memory of Bob Hasler, long-time team member at Peter Schwabe, Inc.

November 2021

Remembering Bob Hasler

Robert J. Hasler

1958 - 2021

Our long-time colleague and dear friend Bob Hasler passed away unexpectedly earlier this month. Thank you to the many friends, clients and colleagues who have reached out to show support and share memories and condolences with our family at Peter Schwabe, Inc. We dedicate this edition of GroundBreaking News to Bob and hope you enjoy reading some of our favorite memories about this wonderful man... a consummate professional and valued friend.

During his three decades with Peter Schwabe, Inc., Bob earned a great deal of respect and admiration. Starting his career as a carpenter, he worked his way up to foreman, superintendent, and regional office manager before earning the position of director of field operations. He was an incredibly talented person, and those who had the privilege to work with him understood that he was a wonderful man, a valued colleague and a most decent human being. Bob always was willing to pass along his wisdom and expertise, especially to those young people working their way up to new positions in the construction industry. He was generous with his time, cordial in his dealings with other people and committed to excellence and high standards in everything he did.

Bob leaves big shoes to fill, and it’s fitting that he spent a lot of his time during the past year working on different job sites helping mentor, teach and encourage the next generation of leaders for Peter Schwabe Inc.

Whether Bob was working on building a new McDonald's restaurant, remodeling a church, or checking the final punch list on a medical clinic, an office building or a new school, he was the ideal professional who truly cared about building and maintaining long-term relationships based on trust, respect and hard work. He was incredibly talented and successful at what he did, and we are thankful for all he did for Peter Schwabe, Inc.

We extend our most sincere sympathies to Bob’s wife Macaire and his entire family at this sudden loss. We ask that you join us in sharing your condolences and prayers in Bob’s memory and for strength and sympathies for his family.

A few memories from friends...

Bob was dedicated to whatever position he held (and there were a few!) and he valued the friendships he made along the way.

Bob liked stopping for "one" at a favorite spot with his favorite people... and he had a lot of favorite spots and favorite people.

He had a lot of stories about his job adventures – and he always had adventures.

I loved sailing with Bob. We had a lot of laughs and made great memories!

Bob had a saying that I like to use when I'm telling a story, and someone disagrees with the ending. "Let's settle this like the Bible. You tell the Old Testament and I'll tell the New Testament!"

When Bob did my second interview- I met him at a pub on his way back to town. He said, “I’m having a beer and so are you- then after our beer we will talk.”

Bob was extremely caring and willing to help out wherever he could.

A week rarely went by without Bob sending me a picture of his grandkids, a sunrise at his home or the glass of “ice tea” he was enjoying.

Bob was always so kind and such a gentleman. He was passionate about his job -- it made him fun to work with.

He always had something funny to say that would make me laugh!

It was a pleasure to work with Bob on several McDonald's projects over the years. He was a great guy -- a class act for sure -- and a great ambassador for Schwabe.

Bob was always smiling because he was always up to something. He could drive you crazy one minute and melt your heart with a kind gesture or word the next.

He appreciated hard workers and was always there cheering you on...

I will miss Bob's guidance and mentoring.

Thanks for the memories, Bob.

We miss you!

May Bob rest in eternal peace and be remembered for his kindness, warmth and a life very well lived.

Read Bob's obituary

With more than 90 years of construction experience, Peter Schwabe, Inc. provides design-assist, design-build, pre-construction, construction, and national site maintenance programs to clients in the restaurant/hospitality, health care, industrial, and retail/office industries. Headquartered in Wisconsin, the firm serves clients across the country with a strong focus on the Midwest.

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