Dr. Walter Curt Hagele

It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. W. Curt Hagele announce his passing on June 4th, 2022, at age 77. Curt was born in Springfield, Illinois on April 20, 1945. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1969 with his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. That same year he married Sandy Danley of Peoria, Illinois. In 1972 Curt and Sandy moved to Saskatoon where he worked at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine as a clinician in the Field Service unit. From there Curt went on to direct the Saskatoon Embryo Transplant Unit. It was here that he became a specialist in bovine embryo transplanting. In 1987 Curt established his own practice, Embryonics Canada Inc. His expertise in the field of embryo transplanting allowed him the opportunity to travel the world, educating abroad and promoting Canadian cattle genetics. While semi-retired from physical vet work, Curt joined the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association. From 1995 to 2010 he held the role of Registrar. In 2010 the SVMA honored Curt with the Veterinarian of the Year Award. Curt’s hobbies included painting cars, hunting, fishing, travelling, raising his small purebred cattle herd, and attending cattle shows with his children. He absolutely cherished the annual fishing trip with his brother Bernie and close friends. Curt was a proud father and grandpa. He particularly loved watching his grandchildren at dance recitals or playing hockey and ball. He had a brilliant mind, perhaps just used it all too soon. Left to remember Curt is his son Eric Hagele (Barb), daughter Michelle Scherman (Trevor), grandchildren Carmen & Dustin Hagele, Levi & Hayley Scherman, sister-in-law Babetta Tock, and several nieces and nephews. Curt is predeceased by his wife Sandy Hagele, parents Louis and Ruth Hagele, brother Bernard Hagele, In-laws Marjorie and Walter Danley, sister-in-law Betty Hagele, and brother-in-law Philip Tock. The family would like to thank the staff at Samaritan Place for the compassionate care they’ve provided to Curt in the 5 years he lived there. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 10 at Windsor Chapel (704 Windsor Street). For those unable to attend the service please visit https://youtu.be/dwSXKWX9f8k Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan.

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