Valdemar E. Hagene

Valdemar Erik Hagene, age 80, of rural Glyndon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 in Eventide, Moorhead, MN. Valdemar was born on December 1, 1931 in Moorhead, MN to Erik Hagene and Venla Snartland. He grew up and attended school in Riverside Country School. Early memories of growing up on a farm include driving a team of horses during threshing time. Drafted in 1952, Valdemar was stationed in Heilbronn, Germany during the Korean War. After honorable discharge from the Army, he attended the State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND.On June 8, 1957 he married Delores Muth in Nashua, MN, together they had two children. He worked in the Produce & Grocery Delivery business up until 1970. In 1972, he started working at North Dakota State University in Building Maintenance where he remained until his retirement in 1995.He was baptized, confirmed in his faith and lifelong member of Concordia Lutheran Church. For many years he served on the church board as treasurer and council member. Valdemar was a member of Sons of Norway and American Legion. He enjoyed working outside his whole life, whether farming, gardening or maintaining his spotless yard. A big baseball fan, Valdemar attended hundreds of baseball games that his sons were involved in and enjoyed watching the Minnesota Twins. In his later years he enjoyed going to his Army reunions. But most importantly, Valdemar enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Valdemar is survived by his wife of 55 years, Delores, Glyndon, MN; two sons, Gerald of Fargo, ND and David Teresa of New Prague, MN; sister, Regina Hanson and brother, Myron both of Moorhead, MN; two grandsons, Derek and Michael of New Prague, MN. Valdemar was preceded in death by his father and mother. He will be missed by his family and friends.