Roger A. Hagen
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Roger A. Hagen, age 61, of Yankton, South Dakota died Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.
Funeral services are 10:30 AM, Monday, January 16, 2012 at Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with Reverend Lance Lindgren officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Yankton with military honors provided by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post No. 791. Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, on Sunday, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Visitation resumes one hour prior to the funeral service.
Pallbearers are Travis Hagen, Terry Hagen, Tina Prentice, Tom Huber, Dan Hacecky, Dave Nicholes, Les Thranum and Ron Hanson. Honorary pallbearers are Jack Broders, Joe Broders, Frank Broders, Stan Eisenbeiss, the crew at Yankton Sand and Gravel and all his friends at the Icehouse.
Roger was born January 31, 1950 in Yankton, South Dakota to Olin and Opal (Aune) Hagen. He was baptized and confirmed at Trondhjem Lutheran Church. He grew up on a farm in the Marindahl area where he attended McFarland Grade School. Roger graduated from Volin High School in 1968. In December 1969, he enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Berlin, Germany. After his honorable discharge in January 1971, he lived in Yankton. In 1985, Roger met Mary Broders and they were able to share 26 wonderful years together. He worked for several construction companies, spending the last 16 years working for Yankton Sand and Gravel. Roger enjoyed farming and worked at Hacecky Farms and Hanson Farms. He would also help at the Icehouse opening up on the weekends. He retired from Yankton Sand and Gravel in November 2011 and was looking forward to his retirement years. Roger was a lifetime member of the Yankton VFW Post. He enjoyed playing cards, doing word search puzzles, going for drives, and watching Westerns and war movies. Roger also loved animals especially his dog, Ginger.
Roger is survived by his significant other, Mary Broders of Yankton; a brother, Jerry (Linda) Hagen of Yankton; two nephews and a niece: Travis Hagen of Yankton, Terry (Paula) Hagen of Hartington, NE and Tina (Will) Prentice of Spearfish, SD; four great nieces; 2 great nephews; special dogs, Ginger, Chip and Tassie; and many close friends.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents.
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Though distant in miles and time, I still have fond memories of attending McFarland School with Roger. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Phil Olson
My deepest symphathy to Mary and to Jerry Hagen and family. in the death of Roger.
Ardys Hagen
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mary at this sad time. So Sorry to hear about Roger. Thinking about you and our deepest sympathy your friends Amy Street and Dianne Sage
Roger was a great guy and he will be missed. Our thoughts are with you all.
John and Becky (Skove) Olson
Roger and my late husband worked together at one time and loved having fun together. He at times would call me 'ma'...of course I told him I would have to have been 4 years old to have been his mom....but he was always laughing and joking around. I enjoyed Roger and he will be missed I am sure. My sympathy to Mary and his family.
Linda Nickles
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. ROGER WAS A COOL GUY! I WILL MISS HIM.
RORY PETERSON
Mary so sorry to here of your loss my prayers are with you.
Vicky Alexander Johnson
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