Lawrence A Hageman

Friday, September 7, 2018 4:11 pm

Lawrence A Hageman, 82, of Cresco, a dear father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco.

Lawrence was born July 25, 1936, in rural Winneshiek County, to Alphonse and Lauretta (Gerleman) Hageman, the second oldest of five children. Upon finishing school, Lawrence was drafted into the Army and served for two years. He was united in marriage to Gladys Anderson April 29, 1961, at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Decorah.

He delivered US mail, drove tour bus for Hawkeye Stages, farmed on family homestead in Cresco, delivered trailers for Alum-Line, and later retired as tool and die machinist at Deco Products. Lawrence and Gladys enjoyed socializing and playing cards with many family members and friends. There were very few parties or events they missed. He was very proud of and never missed a chance to visit with the grandchildren and great grandchild.

Lawrence is survived by two sons, Wayne (Karen) of Cresco and David “Charlie” (Kathy) of Decorah; six grandchildren: Kayla Hageman of Riverside, Tracy Hageman of Cresco, Alissa Hageman of Indianola, Sydney, Shelby, and Brody Hageman of Decorah; great-grandson, Sebastian Alan of Cresco. He is survived by two siblings, Gene Hageman of Harmony, Minn. and Irma Tenge of New Hampton; sisters-in-law: Louise Vander Sanden and Lorraine (Roger) Nolden of Sun Prairie, Wis., Ellen (Arlon) Brown of Mabel, Minn., Verna (Willard) Hanson of Decorah, Gloria (Leo) Bartlett and Donna Anderson of Sun Prairie, Wis.; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys, in May 2016; and siblings, Ruth and Bill.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Howard County Hospice or Notre Dame School.

He will be laid to rest at the Calvary Cemetery in Cresco.