Topeka - 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.