Dad, we will treasure our memories of you forever. This tribute documents a very small part of the lives you touched with your love, generosity and wisdom.
Dad, we will treasure our memories of you forever. This tribute documents a very small part of the lives you touched with your love, generosity and wisdom.
Arvin wasn't afraid to shine his own light and facilitated it in others, too.
Arvin wasn't afraid to shine his own light and facilitated it in others, too.
Those who loved you will try to hold your light in our hands and hearts...and share it with others.
Those who loved you will try to hold your light in our hands and hearts...and share it with others.
Arvin Hagen's retirement photo (1992) from Deere & Co. in Moline, IL.
Arvin Hagen's retirement photo (1992) from Deere & Co. in Moline, IL.
Two of Arvin's deep-rooted, core beliefs.
Two of Arvin's deep-rooted, core beliefs.
Before Arvin was even a twinkle in their eyes, Arvin's parents - Adolph Hagen & Hazel Drinkwine - courted for about a year (ca. 1933).
Before Arvin was even a twinkle in their eyes, Arvin's parents - Adolph Hagen & Hazel Drinkwine - courted for about a year (ca. 1933).
Adolph & Hazel (ca. 1933).
Adolph & Hazel (ca. 1933).
Hazel Drinkwine & Adolph Hagen were married on May 12, 1934.
Hazel Drinkwine & Adolph Hagen were married on May 12, 1934.
The Peter & Anna Hagen farm homestead in Dunn County, Wisconsin, where Arvin and his Dad, Adolph, were born (1946 photo).
The Peter & Anna Hagen farm homestead in Dunn County, Wisconsin, where Arvin and his Dad, Adolph, were born (1946 photo).
The sign that now identifies a road that passes what was the Peter & Anna Hagen farm.
The sign that now identifies a road that passes what was the Peter & Anna Hagen farm.
Hazel, baby Arvin, & Adolph (1935).
Hazel, baby Arvin, & Adolph (1935).
First official portrait of Arvin Elwood Hagen - born April 7, 1935.
First official portrait of Arvin Elwood Hagen - born April 7, 1935.
Arvin (1938)
Arvin (1938)
Boyceville, WI, home Arvin lived in from 1936 - 1941.
Boyceville, WI, home Arvin lived in from 1936 - 1941.
Alternate view of Boyceville, WI, home.
Alternate view of Boyceville, WI, home.
Adolph Hagen and his car in 1938. He loved cars. It was fitting that he became a skilled mechanic.
Adolph Hagen and his car in 1938. He loved cars. It was fitting that he became a skilled mechanic.
Arvin, his parents - Adolph and Hazel Hagen - and younger brother, Alden (1938).
Arvin, his parents - Adolph and Hazel Hagen - and younger brother, Alden (1938).
Alden and Arvin (ca. 1938). Arvin was always glad to watch out for his younger brother - and friend.
Alden and Arvin (ca. 1938). Arvin was always glad to watch out for his younger brother - and friend.
Bertha, Grandpa Winge (not really their grandpa), Alden and Arvin Hagen (ca. 1939). Adolph's family spent summers in Grenora, ND, because it was better for his asthma.
Bertha, Grandpa Winge (not really their grandpa), Alden and Arvin Hagen (ca. 1939). Adolph's family spent summers in Grenora, ND, because it was better for his asthma.
Adolph and Hazel Hagen's three boys in 1940 - Alden, Arvin and Charles (later called Chuck by everyone but his immediate family).
Adolph and Hazel Hagen's three boys in 1940 - Alden, Arvin and Charles (later called Chuck by everyone but his immediate family).
Arvin on Bill, Ragnar Slaaen's draft horse (ca. 1940). Ragnar was Adolph's first cousin, who lived his life in Grenora, ND.
Arvin on Bill, Ragnar Slaaen's draft horse (ca. 1940). Ragnar was Adolph's first cousin, who lived his life in Grenora, ND.
Peter Hagen & grandchildren (ca. 1939 - 1940) in WI. Arvin is on the left side.
Peter Hagen & grandchildren (ca. 1939 - 1940) in WI. Arvin is on the left side.
Hazel and Adolph Hagen and their three boys - Charles, Alden and Arvin - by the pull-behind trailer they used to move to Portland, OR, and then CA (1941).
Hazel and Adolph Hagen and their three boys - Charles, Alden and Arvin - by the pull-behind trailer they used to move to Portland, OR, and then CA (1941).
Portland, OR, in December 1941.
Portland, OR, in December 1941.
The garage Adolph Hagen managed in Cotati, CA.
The garage Adolph Hagen managed in Cotati, CA.
The cabin in Cotati, CA, that exploded in fire (see the story "Moving out west...briefly"). They lost all their possessions and had to sell their trailer to pay medical bills.
The cabin in Cotati, CA, that exploded in fire (see the story "Moving out west...briefly"). They lost all their possessions and had to sell their trailer to pay medical bills.
Hazel and Charles in Cotati, CA. There are bandages on both of her legs after the fire.
Hazel and Charles in Cotati, CA. There are bandages on both of her legs after the fire.
Charles, Alden and Arvin in Cotati, CA (1942).
Charles, Alden and Arvin in Cotati, CA (1942).
They moved back to Grenora, ND, permanently.
They moved back to Grenora, ND, permanently.
"Hagen shanty" was written on the back of this photo. It was the home Arvin's family lived in when they moved back to Grenora, ND.
"Hagen shanty" was written on the back of this photo. It was the home Arvin's family lived in when they moved back to Grenora, ND.
Another view of the shanty with Adolph and his three boys (1943). It cost $300 and was added onto at least 3 times.
Another view of the shanty with Adolph and his three boys (1943). It cost $300 and was added onto at least 3 times.
Arvin's family in descending height order: Adolph, Hazel, Arvin, Alden and Charles.
Arvin's family in descending height order: Adolph, Hazel, Arvin, Alden and Charles.
Grenora school that all of Adolph and Hazel's children attended from 1 - 12, except for Arvin, who completed 1st grade out west.
Grenora school that all of Adolph and Hazel's children attended from 1 - 12, except for Arvin, who completed 1st grade out west.
Alden (far right) in grade school (1944).
Alden (far right) in grade school (1944).
Dagmar & Ragnar Slaaen. Cousins and best friends of Arvin's parents. Ragnar had a rich bass voice like Arvin and he LOVED to talk.
Dagmar & Ragnar Slaaen. Cousins and best friends of Arvin's parents. Ragnar had a rich bass voice like Arvin and he LOVED to talk.
The five Hagens, making almost perfect steps in their descending order.
The five Hagens, making almost perfect steps in their descending order.
Arvin, Alden, Charles and a hockey stick?
Arvin, Alden, Charles and a hockey stick?
Little sister, Karen Ann Hagen, born in 1947.
Little sister, Karen Ann Hagen, born in 1947.
1949 Christmas card photo. Back: Adolph, Hazel & Arvin. Front: Charles, Karen & Alden.
1949 Christmas card photo. Back: Adolph, Hazel & Arvin. Front: Charles, Karen & Alden.
The future Mrs. Arvin Hagen, also from Grenora, ND, Beverly "Bev" Ann Berg. Before high school, she went to a one room school in the country.
The future Mrs. Arvin Hagen, also from Grenora, ND, Beverly "Bev" Ann Berg. Before high school, she went to a one room school in the country.
Arvin kid-sitting sister, Karen, and their cousin, Shirley, from WI (ca 1950).
Arvin kid-sitting sister, Karen, and their cousin, Shirley, from WI (ca 1950).
Baseball was one of the sports Arvin played in high school. According to his brother, Alden, Arvin made a strategic decision to bat left-handed to make pitching to him more difficult. Unfortunately, he wasn't a natural "lefty."
Baseball was one of the sports Arvin played in high school. According to his brother, Alden, Arvin made a strategic decision to bat left-handed to make pitching to him more difficult. Unfortunately, he wasn't a natural "lefty."
Photos from 1952 Grenora Gopher yearbook, when Arvin was a junior in high school. It was published every other year.
Photos from 1952 Grenora Gopher yearbook, when Arvin was a junior in high school. It was published every other year.
This is one of my favorite pictures of Arvin, even though it was taken long before I was born. It's his junior year in high school photo for the yearbook.
This is one of my favorite pictures of Arvin, even though it was taken long before I was born. It's his junior year in high school photo for the yearbook.
Arvin was elected President of the junior class. Gayle Clemetson was the Secretary/Treasurer and Jo Anne Hagge was the Vice President.
Arvin was elected President of the junior class. Gayle Clemetson was the Secretary/Treasurer and Jo Anne Hagge was the Vice President.
Activities in which Arvin was involved through his junior year of high school. He was busy!
Activities in which Arvin was involved through his junior year of high school. He was busy!
Arvin was in the junior class play - the third from the left with his left arm leaning against the door.
Arvin was in the junior class play - the third from the left with his left arm leaning against the door.
Arvin was #6 on the basketball team - he's the 3rd from the left in the first row.
Arvin was #6 on the basketball team - he's the 3rd from the left in the first row.
Alden Hagen was on the "B" squad his freshman year. He's #5, on the right.
Alden Hagen was on the "B" squad his freshman year. He's #5, on the right.
Hank was a very special janitor at Grenora school. Arvin and Alden would haul ashes for him and he would let them shoot hoops in the gym after hours.
Hank was a very special janitor at Grenora school. Arvin and Alden would haul ashes for him and he would let them shoot hoops in the gym after hours.
Arvin is the second from the left in the locker room.
Arvin is the second from the left in the locker room.
Planning a play? Arvin is the 3rd from the left in a light-colored sweatshirt.
Planning a play? Arvin is the 3rd from the left in a light-colored sweatshirt.
Arvin is #6 in football, too. He's the 2nd from the right in the second row. Alden is on the right end of the first row.
Arvin is #6 in football, too. He's the 2nd from the right in the second row. Alden is on the right end of the first row.
Beverly (Bev) Ann Berg's sophomore high school photo. She was Arvin's future bride.
Beverly (Bev) Ann Berg's sophomore high school photo. She was Arvin's future bride.
Arvin, his brother Alden, and Bev were all in band. Arvin played clarinet. Bev & Alden played sousaphone.
Arvin, his brother Alden, and Bev were all in band. Arvin played clarinet. Bev & Alden played sousaphone.
Arvin, Alden & Bev were in the school chorus, too.
Arvin, Alden & Bev were in the school chorus, too.
Arvin and Alden were in the boy's octet...
Arvin and Alden were in the boy's octet...
...and the boy's quartet. From left to right, Arvin Hagen (2nd bass), Alden Hagen (2nd tenor), Billy Musgjerd (1st bass), David Musgjerd (1st tenor). Two sets of brothers and best friends.
...and the boy's quartet. From left to right, Arvin Hagen (2nd bass), Alden Hagen (2nd tenor), Billy Musgjerd (1st bass), David Musgjerd (1st tenor). Two sets of brothers and best friends.
Here they are again...all grown up. You can still identify the two sets of brothers!
Here they are again...all grown up. You can still identify the two sets of brothers!
Arvin sang in the mixed quartet, too. From left to right: Arvin Hagen (bass), Donna Mae Richardson (alto), Patty Isaacson (soprano), Billy Musgjerd (tenor).
Arvin sang in the mixed quartet, too. From left to right: Arvin Hagen (bass), Donna Mae Richardson (alto), Patty Isaacson (soprano), Billy Musgjerd (tenor).
Arvin was the business manager on the yearbook staff and his friend, Billy Musgjerd, was the editor.
Arvin was the business manager on the yearbook staff and his friend, Billy Musgjerd, was the editor.
Arvin is learning to type in the back left.
Arvin is learning to type in the back left.
Here he is in physics class (on the right).
Here he is in physics class (on the right).
Arvin enjoyed dancing from an early age.
Arvin enjoyed dancing from an early age.
I don't know what championship they won, but Arvin is celebrating on the far right.
I don't know what championship they won, but Arvin is celebrating on the far right.
Arvin always enjoyed socializing. He's on the far right with hands in his pockets.
Arvin always enjoyed socializing. He's on the far right with hands in his pockets.
Not sure why this photo is in Arvin's junior yearbook. It looks like freshman initiation? I'm pretty sure he's wearing a girl's gym suit.
Not sure why this photo is in Arvin's junior yearbook. It looks like freshman initiation? I'm pretty sure he's wearing a girl's gym suit.
Arvin appeared in a lot of yearbook photos. Here he is on the right.
Arvin appeared in a lot of yearbook photos. Here he is on the right.
Arvin's brother, Alden, when he's a freshman.
Arvin's brother, Alden, when he's a freshman.
Alden was the freshman class president.
Alden was the freshman class president.
A fun photo of the results of Arvin's (left) and Alden's (right) skunk-hunting expedition.
A fun photo of the results of Arvin's (left) and Alden's (right) skunk-hunting expedition.
Charles Hagen (1952)
Charles Hagen (1952)
A photo of 7th and 8th grade artists. The two on the right are Richard (Dick) Lundby and Bev's younger sister, Myrna Berg, who were later married.
A photo of 7th and 8th grade artists. The two on the right are Richard (Dick) Lundby and Bev's younger sister, Myrna Berg, who were later married.
Arvin's 1953 high school graduation photo.
Arvin's 1953 high school graduation photo.
Arvin's high school camping trip with good friend - Allen Skabo. It may have been at Yellowstone National Park.
Arvin's high school camping trip with good friend - Allen Skabo. It may have been at Yellowstone National Park.
Arvin and Bev Hagen's wedding at St. Olaf's Lutheran Church in Grenora, ND, on September 2, 1953.
Arvin and Bev Hagen's wedding at St. Olaf's Lutheran Church in Grenora, ND, on September 2, 1953.
...and a close-up.
...and a close-up.
Sister, Karen, in a wheat field. Perfect North Dakota photo!
Sister, Karen, in a wheat field. Perfect North Dakota photo!
Arvin's family (1954)
Arvin's family (1954)
Alden joined the Navy after high school. He signed on for four years.
Alden joined the Navy after high school. He signed on for four years.
Arvin got his start with John Deere at Grenora Implement.
Arvin got his start with John Deere at Grenora Implement.
Alden behind the Grenora house that Arvin & Bev bought. Allan and Cindy lived here, too, until Allan was 6 and Cindy was 2.
Alden behind the Grenora house that Arvin & Bev bought. Allan and Cindy lived here, too, until Allan was 6 and Cindy was 2.
Karen in grade school.
Karen in grade school.
Karen learning to play piano, June 1955. She later gave piano lessons to Arvin's daughter, Cindy.
Karen learning to play piano, June 1955. She later gave piano lessons to Arvin's daughter, Cindy.
Arvin and Bev's first son - Allan Wayne Hagen - was born in Williston, ND, on February 26, 1954.
Arvin and Bev's first son - Allan Wayne Hagen - was born in Williston, ND, on February 26, 1954.
4 generations, August 1956, with Allan's Great-Grandma Julia Drinkwine and Grandma Hazel (Drinkwine) Hagen
4 generations, August 1956, with Allan's Great-Grandma Julia Drinkwine and Grandma Hazel (Drinkwine) Hagen
Arvin & Bev's only daughter - Cindy Lou Hagen - was born March 4, 1958 in Williston, ND.
Arvin & Bev's only daughter - Cindy Lou Hagen - was born March 4, 1958 in Williston, ND.
Adolph and Hazel Hagen's 25th wedding anniversary (1959).
Adolph and Hazel Hagen's 25th wedding anniversary (1959).
Arvin's youngest brother, Charles (Chuck) Hagen, as a young man in the Navy. Like Alden, he joined after high school.
Arvin's youngest brother, Charles (Chuck) Hagen, as a young man in the Navy. Like Alden, he joined after high school.
Chuck took the same 18 mo. electronics training as his older brother, Alden, but he became career Navy (20+ years) and lived around the world.
Chuck took the same 18 mo. electronics training as his older brother, Alden, but he became career Navy (20+ years) and lived around the world.
Cindy and Allan, Christmas 1959.
Cindy and Allan, Christmas 1959.
Allan
Allan
In 1959, Arvin, Bev & Alden decided that Arvin and Alden would go to NDSU the next fall to get bachelor's degrees. Alden was out of the Navy and Arvin & Bev wanted a better life for their family.
In 1959, Arvin, Bev & Alden decided that Arvin and Alden would go to NDSU the next fall to get bachelor's degrees. Alden was out of the Navy and Arvin & Bev wanted a better life for their family.
Old Main at NDSU. Arvin & Alden started in the fall of 1960 at the same time. Alden lived with our family the first year in married student housing.
Old Main at NDSU. Arvin & Alden started in the fall of 1960 at the same time. Alden lived with our family the first year in married student housing.
Aerial view of the North 'Court, the married student housing tin (quonset) huts in which Arvin and Bev and their two children (Allan and Cindy) lived from 1960 - 1964.
Aerial view of the North 'Court, the married student housing tin (quonset) huts in which Arvin and Bev and their two children (Allan and Cindy) lived from 1960 - 1964.
The outside of our "tin hut" - walls AND roof - looked like this. It was VERY loud when it rained...
The outside of our "tin hut" - walls AND roof - looked like this. It was VERY loud when it rained...
Not a personal photo, but representative of what our family's life was like living in the North Court tin huts.
Not a personal photo, but representative of what our family's life was like living in the North Court tin huts.
Another representative photo of the North Court married student housing.
Another representative photo of the North Court married student housing.
Last representative North Court photo.
Last representative North Court photo.