Ronald Ray Hager, formerly of Norton, Kansas, passed away on Thursday,
July 1, 2021, at the age of 84 years at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse,
Kansas. Ronald was born November 14, 1936, outside of Dellvale, Kansas
to his parents Harold E. and Golda M. (Heller) Hager. He attended school
at Dellvale and later graduated in Clayton with the class of 1954.
Ronald enlisted into the Army National Guard in 1959 and was
discharged with the rank of SSG E-6 in 1964. On January 31, 1960, Ron
married the love of his life, Helen G. Krauss in Norton, Kansas.
Together they raised three children: Barry Hager (Karen) of Sedgwick,
Kansas, Rhonda Karst (Richard) of Rush Center, Kansas, and Penny Otter
(Stephen) of Sheridan, Wyoming.
Ronald worked hard building two businesses in Norton, Norton
Appliance and Furniture and Norton Hardware and Appliance. Ron did
everything from electrical, plumbing, appliance repair and carpet
installation. In his spare time, he farmed and raised livestock which he
dearly loved.
Ron retired, spending time tinkering out at his "doghouse" as he
would call it and enjoying his eight grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. He enjoyed playing pitch and reminiscing with his
dear friends as well.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Golda and
sisters: Imojean Hoyt, Gladys Everett, Vanetta Olson and Phyllis Dewey.
Survivors include his wife and children; grandchildren: Wesley and
Wyatt Hager; Katherine (Karst) Storie, Rayna Karst and Caleb Karst, and
Brittany (Otter) Holmes, Andrew Otter and Alec Otter; his
great-grandchildren, Addeline Otter and Zion Holmes. Surviving siblings
include Phillip Hager and wife Mildred of Ark City, KS, Doris Strayer
and spouse Lee and Mary Youngquist and spouse Jon, both of Beaver City,
NE.
Graveside inurnment services will be held 10:00 am Friday, July 23,
2021, at the Norton Cemetery, Norton, KS. Memorial contributions can be
made to American Legion Harmonson Redd Post 63 in Norton or Locust Grove
Village of LaCrosse and may be sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral
Home 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at
www.plumergobber.com