In Memory Of
James Roger Hagedorn
1954
2022
James Roger Hagedorn
April 8, 1954 — January 12, 2022
James Roger Hagedorn, 67, passed away on January 12th, 2022, in Topeka, Kansas. A Kansas native, James was born to Don & Myra(Brenner) on April 8th, 1954. In 1972, James graduated from Rossville High School and would go on to attend classes at Kansas State University. He would retire from the US Postal Service in 2015, where he met his life partner, Kate.
A lifelong mechanic, James worked on anything with an engine. At age 10, he built his first motorcycle. Working for multiple shops throughout his life, he mastered the ability to fix anything small or large, a skill that would follow him into retirement. James was also an avid sports fan. He would enjoy basketball & football while rooting for The Kansas Jayhawks & The Kansas City Chiefs. Golf later became an active interest as well. Alongside traveling across many countries with his father growing up, James would travel, especially going to California to visit his family. He also enjoyed repairing & building computers.
Preceded in death are his parents, daughter, Jaymie Hagedorn, and his Life Partner, Kate Miller.
Survived by James are three children; Joshua, Traci, & Brandi Hagedorn, as well as his sister, Donna Lasswell. Additionally, he is survived by his two grandchildren; Riley & Evalyn King. A Visitation will be held from 5-7PM on Friday, January 21st, at Penwell-Gabel Midtown, 1321 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka. A Funeral Service will be held on January 22nd, at 10AM at Penwell-Gabel Midtown, will burial to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
To view the livestream of the service please click the link below. The livestream will start 5 minutes prior to the start of the service.
https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1642725026161263
A lifelong mechanic, James worked on anything with an engine. At age 10, he built his first motorcycle. Working for multiple shops throughout his life, he mastered the ability to fix anything small or large, a skill that would follow him into retirement. James was also an avid sports fan. He would enjoy basketball & football while rooting for The Kansas Jayhawks & The Kansas City Chiefs. Golf later became an active interest as well. Alongside traveling across many countries with his father growing up, James would travel, especially going to California to visit his family. He also enjoyed repairing & building computers.
Preceded in death are his parents, daughter, Jaymie Hagedorn, and his Life Partner, Kate Miller.
Survived by James are three children; Joshua, Traci, & Brandi Hagedorn, as well as his sister, Donna Lasswell. Additionally, he is survived by his two grandchildren; Riley & Evalyn King. A Visitation will be held from 5-7PM on Friday, January 21st, at Penwell-Gabel Midtown, 1321 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka. A Funeral Service will be held on January 22nd, at 10AM at Penwell-Gabel Midtown, will burial to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
To view the livestream of the service please click the link below. The livestream will start 5 minutes prior to the start of the service.
https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1642725026161263
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, January 21, 2022
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Service
Saturday, January 22, 2022
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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