Diane Hager

Diane M. Hager, 70, of Bellevue was carried home by the angels Tuesday, July 29, 2014, surrounded by the love of her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 2, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Bellevue. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Visitation for Diane will be held from 4:00 7:00 p.m. Friday at the Hachmann Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue and again Saturday morning from 9:00 until 9:45 a.m. at the funeral home. Diane was born May 20, 1944 in Bellevue, Iowa to Alfred and Dolores (Yeager ) Ploeger. She married Kermit J. Hager on May 20, 1967 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bellevue. Diane worked at St. Nicholas Preschool and then at Ensign Coil, where she retired after 29 years. Her favorite things in life were family and friends. She was a soft-spoken mother of three boys that always made her day to day life challenging, yet adventurous. Even as they grew, she continued to guide them along with the love of her life, Kermit. Over the years Diane enjoyed snowmobiling, motorcycling, and bowling. Later in years she enjoyed playing cards, camping and spending as much time as possible with family and friends, especially her grandchildren as she enjoyed attending their many activities. She loved to decorate for every holiday as she enjoyed celebrating with family. Diane was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she was a member of the Rosary Society. Her faith was very important to her as she was always praying for others in their time of need. She also volunteered for the butterfly garden for over 29 years. Those left in her memory include her beloved husband and soul mate Kermit of 47 years, sons Kevin (Michelle), Dan (Tracey), both of Bellevue, and Mike of Cedar Rapids. Grandchildren include Allison, Nicholas, Joseph, and Justine Hager, Melissa (Chris Murley) Trenkamp and Megan (Justin) Dusil. Great- Grandchildren Garrison Dusil, Addison Trenkamp, Arieanna Murley, and Chase Murley. Sister Jan (Jim) Kilburg, sister- in-laws Janis Ploeger and Joanette (Terry) Lange, brother- in- law Larry (Patti) Hager, several nieces nephews, cousins and one aunt. She was preceded in death by her parents, father and mother-in- laws, two brothers Roger and Wayne Ploeger, and a brother- in- law Glenn Hager. Her family would like to thank Dr. Hermann, Tony Heier, all the nurses at Finley Hospitals Oncology Center, Hospice of Dubuque, with special thanks to Dawn and the staff at Hospice for the special care that was given to Diane and all the family and friends for the continued love and support. In lieu of flowers a Diane M Hager Memorial Fund has been established. Love is making a difference in the life of a child. Online condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.comReception:Bellevue Community Center1700 State StreetBellevue, IA 52031