Father Richard Joseph Hager originally from St. Peter, Minnesota, passed February 2nd at Bishop Drumm Care Center in Johnston, IA. Born February 18, 1938 to Ann & Clifford Hager, Dick is survived by his brother Gene, his sisters: Patricia, Virginia, Beverly; 3 daughters: Laurie, Terri, Natalie; and 2 sons John and Jim. He is preceded in death by siblings James, Kathleen and Cecilia. God be with him.
Prior to his death, Fr. Hager wrote the following:
“Here, at long last, I found peace as a contemplative in solitude, where very often I reflect on the words of St. Augustine” – “Thou hast made us for Thyself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in Thee.”
“Bring me home, dear Lord that I may rest in peace and prayer for my loved ones to follow.”