Herman F. Hagner
January 20, 1929 ~ January 26, 2018
Herman F. Hagner, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018. Born in Louisville, KY, Herman was the son of the late Herman and Ludmilla (Berner) Hagner. He was united in marriage to his loving wife, Margaret (Thornbury) Hagner and she preceded him in death in 2016.
Herman was a founding member of St. Jude Catholic Church where he enjoyed playing in the bridge club. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Mater Dei Council #437. Herman worked as a service manager at Pitney Bowes for 33 years retiring in 1986. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Herman is also preceded in death by his siblings, Carl and Lee Hagner, and Rosa Swords.
Survivors include his two children, Joseph L Hagner of Beech Grove, and Andrea M. (Mark) Schultz of Billings, Missouri; three grandchildren, Anne Metzger, Amber Schultz, and Andrew Hagner; and his great grandson, Alexander Metzger.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Herman F. Hagner from 10:30 a.m. until Noon on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at St. Jude Catholic Church, Indianapolis. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Noon on Tuesday at the church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Final care and arrangements are entrusted to the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, Indianapolis. Visit www.OrileyFuneralHome.com where you may express online condolences to the Hagner family.
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My sincerest condolences to the family. Mankind was never created to die. This may explain why we find it so hard to accept when someone we love dies. We can find hope and comfort in reading the Bible’s promise that soon the last enemy, death, will be brought to nothing and we will never again have to feel this terrible sense of loss (1 Cor. 15:26). I hope your family will find comfort from God’s promises during this most difficult time.
I am so sorry to hear of the death of Herman. The passing away of a loved one is always with much sorrow. May we have faith and confidence in the Bible’s promise of a time when pain, sickness and death are a thing of the past (Revelation 21:3, 4). My condolences are with the family at this difficult time.
So sorry to hear about my good friend Bud. Bud and I shared so much as kids, from the time he lived with us after his father died until we graduated from Cathedral. He and I had a 500 game tournament on our front porch on 13th street…Monopoly. Truly we were like brothers and I shall certainly miss him. Only good thing is he is now with Marge in heaven, and healed. I only wish I were able to drive to Indy tomorrow, but will be praying for him. Norm
Bud and I worked on the Mater Dei Council Knights of Columbus degree team together. I will always remember his many kindnesses to me and our fellowship in the lounge at the Council Home. May perpetual light shine upon him! With love and sympathy, Judge Dave Certo
I was very saddened earlier today when I learned of Bud’s passing. He was gentleman and a jokester. Bud loved the Mater Dei Knights of Columbus council and was involved in just about every role a Knight could have.
He enjoyed playing pool in the Hall with my now deceased grandfather, and he welcomed me when I eventually joined the Mater Dei council. I regret that work and life changes kept me away from spending time with Bud in his later years, and I couldn’t get away today to attend the funeral. We’ve lost a wonderful person.
Peace
Michael Johnson