Prairie du Sac- Jack Hagie, age 78, passed away on January 23, 2009 at St. Mary's hospital, Madison. He was born to Ed and Amelia (Cardarelle) Hagie on November 6, 1930 in Neillsville, WI. Jack was united in marriage to Rosalie (Nowak) in 1987. He attended rural school in Shortville and graduated from Neillsville High School in the class of 1948. As a young man, Jack worked in his father's businesses in the blacksmith shop, welding, sawmill, and thrashing. Jack served his country from 1951 to 1953, in the Texas Signal Corp Army maneuvers, Operation Longhorn. He later served in the Seventh Signal BM at Paris, France, Supreme Headquarters Allies Power Europe. Jack retired in 1993 from Northern Welding and Supply as Manager. He was a member of American Welding Society in the Wisconsin Valley Chapter. He was past President of the Central Wisconsin Purchasing Association.Jack was a long time member of the National Welding Supply and served as Vice president of the Central Zone. He was a long time member of the American Motorcycle Association, lifetime member of the Harley Owner Group (HOG) and a member of the Sauk-Prairie and Black River Falls Chapters. He believed there was always another road to ride, another bridge to cross, and another sunset to see, on his Harley.
Jack's faith was a very important part of his life and he served on various committees, both at Wesley Methodist in Wausau and United Methodist Prairie du Sac.
He is survived by his beloved wife Rosalie of Prairie du Sac,
Sons: Jason (Keri Gray) of Wausau and Brian of Moorhead, MN.
1 Sister : Mary Lou Meredith of Eau Claire.
Mother-in-law: Evelyn Nowak of Edgar.
Further survived by many nieces and nephews and friends.
His parents , Brother, Douglas and Gordon, and Goddaughter Tracy preceded him in death.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m on Saturday January 31, 2009, at Concordia United Methodist Church, Prairie du Sac, with Pastor Jeff Virchow officiating. Friends may call on Friday , January 30, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Hooverson Funeral Home, Sauk City, WI.
Miss me --But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little--but not too long
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me-- but let me go
For this is a journey that we all must take
And each must go alone
It's all a part of the Master's plan,
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart,
Go to the friends we know.
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss me-- but let me go.