Larry Hager
Larry James Hager, Kindred, ND passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at Sanford Health in Fargo. He was born on July 16, 1953 in Fargo. He soon joined Anton and Mary (Keller) Hager’s family in Devils Lake. Larry grew up in Devils Lake and attended school at St. Joseph’s Catholic School and Devils Lake High School.
On February 18, 1971 he enlisted in the US Navy. He was stationed in San Diego and served on the USS El Dorado until 1973 when he was honorably discharged.
Following his military service, Larry moved to West Fargo. He worked at Wanzek Construction for several years before moving to a farm near Kindred. Larry raised hogs on his hobby farm and worked for Corner Service in Kindred.
In 1995 Larry met Shirley Donovan and the couple moved to Minnewaukan where he worked for Fourth Corporation in New Rockford. They returned to Kindred in 2006. Larry then worked for Rustad’s Sand and Gravel until his retirement in 2016.
Larry enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time at Star Lake near Dent, MN. He loved spending time with his friends and seeing his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his best friend, Shirley Donovan; his beloved dog, Mattie; and many relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
There will be a memorial service at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Fredrikson-Boulger Funeral Chapel, Kindred with a visitation one hour prior.
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LARRY WAS A VERY GOOD EMPLOYEE AND FRIEND.HE ALWAYS ASKED HOW OUR KIDS WERE DOING,AND SHOWED AN INTEREST IN THEM WHEN THEY WOULD STOP BY THE SHOP AND VISIT WITH HIM. THERE WAS NOT MUCH THAT LARRY COULDN’T DO WHEN IT CAME TO WORKING ON OUR EQUIPMENT.HE WAS NEVER SHORT THE TASK. I APPRECIATED LARRY FOR WHAT HE COULD DO AND LARRY APPRECIATED ME FOR WHAT I COULDN’T DO. HE COULD INFLATE THE TOUGHEST TIRE AND MAKE IT LOOK LIKE IT WAS NO BIG DEAL,AFTER I WAS OVER THERE CUSSIN AND SWEARIN AT NOT BEING ABLE TO GET THE TIRE INFLATED. HE WOULD SAY IF YOU INFLATE HALF AS MANY TIRES AS HE HAD I WOULD GET BETTER AT IT TOO.HE WAS RIGHT!!!!
I was always amazed at how meticulous Larry was when he worked. He was like watching a well oiled machine. Larry was never afraid to offer a helping hand and taught me a few things while he was at it:) Larry was a good man and he will be missed!