Service Information
Dennis Hagstrom, age 72, husband of Marlys, of Hector, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Olivia Hospital in Olivia, Minnesota.
Funeral Service will be Monday, April 12, 2021, 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hector with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 11, 2021, from 3:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. at the Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hector. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
Military Honors by the Carl O. Potter American Legion Post #135.
Memorials preferred to the Hutchinson DAV or Renville County Vets Service Office.
Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
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Obituary
Dennis Hilmer Hagstrom was born on November 30, 1948, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Hilmer and Cora (Rueckert) Hagstrom. Dennis was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brookfield Township, Renville County, Minnesota. He received his education in Buffalo Lake and was a graduate of the Buffalo Lake High School Class of 1966.
On May 31, 1968, Dennis entered active military service and served in the United States Army 92nd Combat Engineers during the Vietnam War. He achieved the Rank of E5. Dennis was Honorably Discharged on May 1, 1974.
On March 8, 1969, Dennis was united in marriage to Marlys Blake at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hector. After their marriage, the couple resided in Hector. He was employed at the Hector Elevator, as a mechanic at the International Dealership in Hector, Meeker Washed Sand and Gravel and HTI in Hutchinson. Dennis and Marlys were blessed with three children, Angela, Jon and Emily. Dennis and Marlys shared 52 years of marriage.
Dennis was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hector. He was a member of the Hector Legion, DAV, the VFW in Hutchinson, and the Honor Guard for the Hector Legion.
Dennis was an inventor and a jack of all trades, he could fix anything. He enjoyed bonfires, coffee with friends, watching Andy Griffith, Home Improvement and Hallmark movies. He especially enjoyed golf cart rides with Marlys and his grandchildren around the town of Hector. Dennis had a generous heart and would give anything to help another person out. Dennis was most proud of his children and grandchildren and loved watching them grow up. His family cherishes the memories with their Dad and Grandpa.
Dennis passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Olivia Hospital in Olivia at the age of 72 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Dennis is survived by his:
Wife, Marlys Hagstrom of Hector, MN;
Children, Angela Durham and her husband, Wallis of Chaska, MN,
Jon Hagstrom and his wife, Kelly of Hutchinson, MN, and
Emily Reck and her husband, Mike of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Blake and Parker Durham, Logan and Luke Hagstrom and Morgan Reck;
Sister, Diane Kulberg of Cosmos, MN;
Half Brother, David Hood and his wife, Corrine of Duluth, MN;
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Dennis was preceded in death by his Parents, Hilmer and Cora Hagstrom; Brother-in-law, Dale Kulberg.
Gayle J Grimm says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Mike Anderson says
Marlys,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Dennis. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Charlene Lidberg says
Marlys, so sorry to hear about Dennis. Our prayers are with you and your family. Bill and Char Lidberg
Darlene Carlisle says
Marlys, Angie and Emily, We were saddened to hear of Dennis’ passing. We have so many good memories of your family and getting together in our younger years. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on your loss. Curt and Darlene Carlisle
Darlene Carlisle says
Our message of sympathy inadvertently left out son Jon’s name. Our apologies. Curt and Darlene Carlisle
Karen (Markgraf) Swenson says
To Marlys and family, my sympathy and condolences at this time. I worked with Dennis at HTI and he was respectful and good to all. He graduated with and was friends with my brother. Bruce Markgraf. So sometimes at work we would reminisce about Buffalo Lake High School. He was a good worker.
Corinne Hable says
Marlys and Family: So sorry for the loss of your husband and father, Dennis! Peace and comfort to your broken hearts.