2028
Richard
2005
Richard Hagen
September 1, 2028 — October 25, 2005
The funeral service for Richard Dean Hagen will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, October 28, 2005 at Zion Lutheran Church, Albert Lea, MN The Reverend Robert Bailey will officiate. Burial will be Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Thursday at Bonnerup Funeral Chapel and one hour before the service at the church. Military honors will be accorded by the Albert Lea Veterans? Organizations.
Richard died at his home in Albert Lea on Tuesday, October 25, 2005. He was 77 years old.
Richard was born in rural Lake Mills, IA on September 1, 1928, the son of Lauritz and Henrietta (Bergan) Hagen. He was a 1947 graduate of Lake Mills High School.
On July 18, 1958, Richard was united in marriage with Judith Wetterling. They have made their home in Albert Lea since their marriage. They are members of Zion Lutheran Church where Richard served as usher captain for 30 years.
Richard served with the Headquarters Company for the Iowa National Guard for 10 years. He had worked for Queens Products/Scotsman Industries in Albert Lea.
Richard was active with the DFL and labor union: served on the 1st District DFL Education Committee, served as officer and delegate for the Freeborn County DFL, senatorial chairman for a double term of the DFL, served two terms as elected vice president of the Minnesota AFL-CIO, member of the Retirement Club of Trades & Labor, served as chairman of Albert Lea Trades & Labor Assembly for 20 years, one of the current vice presidents of the AFL-CIO Retirees Club, member of Trades & Labor Retirement Club, current coordinator for Steelworkers of America Retirees (SOAR) in the states of Iowa, Missouri and Minnesota, chairman of the Local #3539 Steelworkers of America, member of the Union Center Corporation Board, and was a volunteer for the United Way in the labor department for many years. He was also a member of the Freeborn County Senior Citizens. In 1976 Richard received the Bi-centennial Award given by Governor Wendell Anderson.
Richard was an advocate for labor and dedicated his life to the labor movement, helping his brothers and sisters in every way he could for good jobs and benefits. He was a friend to all people at all times
Richard enjoyed taking care of flowers and caring for Torge and stray kittens. He loved being with his family and his precious grandchildren.
Richard is survived by his wife, Judy of Albert Lea; one daughter, Brenda (Michael) Moles of Augusta, GA; one granddaughter, Kristen Faye Moles of Augusta, GA; sisters-in-law: Bonnie Hagen of Northwood, IA, Seydelle Hagen of Mason City, IA, Joan Wetterling of Eagan, MN, Anna Wetterling of St. Paul, MN; brother-in-law, Jerry (Patty) Wetterling of St. Joseph, MN; mother-in-law, Lillian Wetterling of Mason City, IA; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Nissa Bren Moles; two brothers: Herbert and Lawrence; step mother, Nora Hagen; father-in-law, Erwin Wetterling.
Richard will be greatly missed by all those who loved him and whos lives he touched. Blessed be his memory.
In lieu of flowers memorial may be given to the Richard Hagen family.
Richard died at his home in Albert Lea on Tuesday, October 25, 2005. He was 77 years old.
Richard was born in rural Lake Mills, IA on September 1, 1928, the son of Lauritz and Henrietta (Bergan) Hagen. He was a 1947 graduate of Lake Mills High School.
On July 18, 1958, Richard was united in marriage with Judith Wetterling. They have made their home in Albert Lea since their marriage. They are members of Zion Lutheran Church where Richard served as usher captain for 30 years.
Richard served with the Headquarters Company for the Iowa National Guard for 10 years. He had worked for Queens Products/Scotsman Industries in Albert Lea.
Richard was active with the DFL and labor union: served on the 1st District DFL Education Committee, served as officer and delegate for the Freeborn County DFL, senatorial chairman for a double term of the DFL, served two terms as elected vice president of the Minnesota AFL-CIO, member of the Retirement Club of Trades & Labor, served as chairman of Albert Lea Trades & Labor Assembly for 20 years, one of the current vice presidents of the AFL-CIO Retirees Club, member of Trades & Labor Retirement Club, current coordinator for Steelworkers of America Retirees (SOAR) in the states of Iowa, Missouri and Minnesota, chairman of the Local #3539 Steelworkers of America, member of the Union Center Corporation Board, and was a volunteer for the United Way in the labor department for many years. He was also a member of the Freeborn County Senior Citizens. In 1976 Richard received the Bi-centennial Award given by Governor Wendell Anderson.
Richard was an advocate for labor and dedicated his life to the labor movement, helping his brothers and sisters in every way he could for good jobs and benefits. He was a friend to all people at all times
Richard enjoyed taking care of flowers and caring for Torge and stray kittens. He loved being with his family and his precious grandchildren.
Richard is survived by his wife, Judy of Albert Lea; one daughter, Brenda (Michael) Moles of Augusta, GA; one granddaughter, Kristen Faye Moles of Augusta, GA; sisters-in-law: Bonnie Hagen of Northwood, IA, Seydelle Hagen of Mason City, IA, Joan Wetterling of Eagan, MN, Anna Wetterling of St. Paul, MN; brother-in-law, Jerry (Patty) Wetterling of St. Joseph, MN; mother-in-law, Lillian Wetterling of Mason City, IA; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Nissa Bren Moles; two brothers: Herbert and Lawrence; step mother, Nora Hagen; father-in-law, Erwin Wetterling.
Richard will be greatly missed by all those who loved him and whos lives he touched. Blessed be his memory.
In lieu of flowers memorial may be given to the Richard Hagen family.
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