Hillard Bernard Hagel

life story

King of Brooklyn Ctr, Owner of 'Hillard's Hardware', Passes on The Crown

Hillard Bernard Hagel died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on March 19th, 2024 after a short battle with cancer.

Hillard Bernard Hagel was born July 11th, 1937 in Rogers, Minnesota, 10th of 11 children of John and Catherine (Dahlheimer) Hagel.

Hillard enjoyed spending his time visiting with family and friends, tinkering in the basement and garage, reading books, helping anyone who asked and having warm apple pie for dessert.

Hillard LOVED cars!

Especially Fords.

When Hillard and his twin brother, Howard, were younger they built a 1932 Ford Tudor Sedan and drag raced against the likes of Don "The Snake" Prudhomme and Don Garlits.

Hillard passed on his love of cars to all his children,

Hillard is preceded in death by his parents; brothers; Lawrence, Wilmer, Alvin and Harvey and sisters; Mary Rosaria (Rita) Hagel, Cecilia Gulczinski.

Survivors include siblings; Rosanna Toth, Ivan Hagel, Henry Hagel and twin brother Howard (Diane) Hagel

Children; Mike (Kim) Masanz, Lori (Mitch) Peterson, Lisa Smeby, Brian (Brenda) Hagel, Marcus (Lisa) Hagel.

Grandchildren; Mike Peterson, Alicia (Eli) Gindele, Ryan Peterson, Tony (Tiffany) Smeby, Erica Smeby, Anna Thompson, Lucas (Anna) Hagel, Jacquie (Dan) McCarthy, Jessica (Jeremiah) Anderson; eleven (+2 on the way) great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He is, and always will be, truly missed by us all.

Thank you for the jokes and stories!

A celebration of his life will be held July 13th, 2024 at Noon. 7651 169th Lane NW, Ramsey, MN 55303.

memorial service

Celebration of the life of Hillard Hagel

July 13, 2024

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services