Elmer J. Hagert
April 6, 1933 ~ August 24, 2015
Age 82 of Forest Lake, Loving, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Great-Great-Grandpa, Brother, Prankster. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 24, 2015. He was a proud Korean War Veteran. Preceded in death by wife, Lorine; siblings, Kathleen Senger, Louis Hagert, Gladys Morley, John Hagert. Survived by children, Tom (Sue) Hagert, Vona (Steve) Erickson, Richard Hagert, Elaine Hagert; grandchildren, Wendy Tester, Michelle Schmidt, Melissa Hagert, Kelly (Mike) Moss, Scott (Judy) Erickson; great-grandchildren, Josh Tester, Branden Tester, Lilly Schmidt, Hattie Schmidt, Katie Erickson, Brittney Erickson, Amber Erickson, Mariah Moss, James Moss; great-great-granddaughter, Kylee Johnson; siblings, Bernard (LaVonne) Hagert, Luverne Hagert, Phyllis Mangan; many special nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation 4-8 PM Friday August 28, at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 SW Centennial Drive, Forest Lake. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Saturday August 29, at Church of St. Peter, 1250 S. Shore Dr., Forest Lake, with visitation 9-10 AM AT THE FUNERAL HOME. Interment at Scandinavian Cemetery, Forest Lake. Military Honors provided by Forest Lake VFW Post 4210.
Sending many thoughts and prayers. I didn’t know Elmer very well but I know he was a loving and caring family man with a beautiful smile. He made me smile.
I know there is little we can say or do to make things easier for you right now. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We have all been blessed to have Elmer in our lives. He will be missed…. and he will be remembered with love.
When Elmer would come visit my Grandpa Vern we would always go to Perkins to eat. My best picture with Elmer is out in front of Perkins with him and Grandpa and Bernard. I will miss his visits. I know Grandpa will too. Mom says I was really lucky to have Elmer to spend time with and I think she is right. God Bless Elmer!
Tom, sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Elmer’s military service to our nation.