Harlan Frank August Hagemeier Obituary (1929 - 2015)

Harlan Frank August Hagemeier, 85 years of age, of rural DeWitt passed away August 9, 2015. He was born on August 29, 1929 in Beatrice, Nebraska to Frank and Ella (Genrich) Hagemeier. Harlan served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He married Ardyth Rulla on December 27, 1953, and to them two daughters were born, Juliana and Jeanette. Harlan was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, where he was a member of the Church Council and taught Sunday school. He was a member of the Beatrice Kiwanis Club and was active in Luther League during his youth. Harlan worked as an office manager for Behrens Construction, Rhen Marshall Inc. and also for the Gage County Highway Department. Harlan was on the Gage County Board of Supervisors for 12 years. Harlan modeled himself in the image of his Heavenly Father. He was a kind, patient, and compassionate man who was given the great responsibility of caring for two aunts, his mother, wife, along with his two daughters. After being surrounded by all women, his greatest joy was spending time first with his step-grandson Brett and then his grandson Nicholas. He felt blessed that he was able to guide Nicholas as he grew to be a young man. Harlan was very proud of Nicholas' love for the land and that he would continue the legacy established with the Pioneer Farm designation. Harlan was well respected by his friends, colleagues and extended family. Survivors include his daughters; Juliana Hagemeier of Lincoln, Jeanette and Scott Faulder of Beatrice, grandsons; Brett Faulder and his significant other Delaney Jeffus of Lincoln, Nicholas Faulder and his fiance Elizabeth Blood, of Beatrice, Godsons; Steve Rector, Galen Epp, and Kurt Genrich. Harlan is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ella (Genrich) Hagemeier, and wife; Ardyth (Rulla) Hagemeier. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2015 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church (Soap Creek) rural DeWitt with Pastor Rhonda Bostrom officiating. Interment will be in the Soap Creek Cemetery. The body will lie in state one hour preceding the service. A memorial has been established to the family's choice with the funeral home in charge. Sign Harlan's online guest book at www.ghchapel.com. These services have been entrusted to the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice.