Allan and Cindy, Christmas 1960.
Allan and Cindy, Christmas 1960.
Cindy, Christmas 1960.
Cindy, Christmas 1960.
Youngest brother, Charles, married Charlene Lumpkins in Maryland on May 20, 1961.
Youngest brother, Charles, married Charlene Lumpkins in Maryland on May 20, 1961.
Allan & Cindy in front of their Grandma & Grandpa Hagen's house in Grenora, ND (1960).
Allan & Cindy in front of their Grandma & Grandpa Hagen's house in Grenora, ND (1960).
Highlights from North Dakota State University's 1963 yearbook, when Arvin & Alden were both juniors.
Highlights from North Dakota State University's 1963 yearbook, when Arvin & Alden were both juniors.
Alden & Arvin as juniors at NDSU. Alden focused on English & Math, Arvin on Business. The GI bill helped Alden pay the bills.
Alden & Arvin as juniors at NDSU. Alden focused on English & Math, Arvin on Business. The GI bill helped Alden pay the bills.
Bev helped pay Arvin's way through college. This is a photo of her with Memorial Union staff: Mrs. Anderson, Mr. Brostrom, director, Bev, and Mr. Teigen.
Bev helped pay Arvin's way through college. This is a photo of her with Memorial Union staff: Mrs. Anderson, Mr. Brostrom, director, Bev, and Mr. Teigen.
A close-up of the young Mrs. Hagen. She was the director's secretary.
A close-up of the young Mrs. Hagen. She was the director's secretary.
Dick Kasper, in the Student Memorial Union.
Dick Kasper, in the Student Memorial Union.
Bison Court at NDSU. Our family didn't live there, but our babysitter did...and Arvin's oldest son, Allan, later lived there with his wife, Marla.
Bison Court at NDSU. Our family didn't live there, but our babysitter did...and Arvin's oldest son, Allan, later lived there with his wife, Marla.
Arvin knew that "paying it forward" was one of the best ways to make a difference. He was very active in church and service organizations, like the Lions.
Arvin knew that "paying it forward" was one of the best ways to make a difference. He was very active in church and service organizations, like the Lions.
Arvin was a council member of Married Students Government at NDSU. He's on the left in the back row.
Arvin was a council member of Married Students Government at NDSU. He's on the left in the back row.
First Commander of the new Sigma Nu fraternity - Arvin - receives the granting of the Sigma Nu charter. His brother, Alden, is standing behind him (slightly to the left).
First Commander of the new Sigma Nu fraternity - Arvin - receives the granting of the Sigma Nu charter. His brother, Alden, is standing behind him (slightly to the left).
Commander Hagen receives a gift from the Panhellenic Council when Sigma Nu was installed on the NDSU campus.
Commander Hagen receives a gift from the Panhellenic Council when Sigma Nu was installed on the NDSU campus.
New Sigma Nu members. Arvin is 4th from the left in the front row; his brother, Alden, is 2nd from the right in the same row.
New Sigma Nu members. Arvin is 4th from the left in the front row; his brother, Alden, is 2nd from the right in the same row.
Bev, Cindy, Allan & Arvin at his parents' home in Grenora, ND (1963).
Bev, Cindy, Allan & Arvin at his parents' home in Grenora, ND (1963).
This is what Arvin's childhood home looked like after multiple additions.
This is what Arvin's childhood home looked like after multiple additions.
The 1964 NDSU college yearbook, when Arvin and Alden were both seniors.
The 1964 NDSU college yearbook, when Arvin and Alden were both seniors.
A list of activities in which Alden & Arvin were involved at NDSU.
A list of activities in which Alden & Arvin were involved at NDSU.
Some of the Sigma Nu members' photos. Alden is on the top right and Arvin is the first one in the second row.
Some of the Sigma Nu members' photos. Alden is on the top right and Arvin is the first one in the second row.
Alden played sousaphone in the NDSU Gold Star Band. He was also a member of Kappa Kappa Psi, National Men's Honorary Music Fraternity for upperclass band members.
Alden played sousaphone in the NDSU Gold Star Band. He was also a member of Kappa Kappa Psi, National Men's Honorary Music Fraternity for upperclass band members.
Arvin's youngest son, Brent, was born April 10, 1964. This was the first Christmas photo of all three kids - Cindy, Brent and Allan.
Arvin's youngest son, Brent, was born April 10, 1964. This was the first Christmas photo of all three kids - Cindy, Brent and Allan.
Brent at home in Rice Lake, Wisconsin (June 1965).
Brent at home in Rice Lake, Wisconsin (June 1965).
Brent and Cindy in an instant photo booth (1965).
Brent and Cindy in an instant photo booth (1965).
Brent Hagen (1965)
Brent Hagen (1965)
Grandpa Adolph Hagen helping Brent ride a tricycle in June 1965.
Grandpa Adolph Hagen helping Brent ride a tricycle in June 1965.
Arvin's sister, Karen, and her boyfriend, Dennis Christianson, whom she later married (1966).
Arvin's sister, Karen, and her boyfriend, Dennis Christianson, whom she later married (1966).
This was Adolph's chair in Grenora (1968). This is where he'd hold us on his lap and take his dentures out with his tongue.
This was Adolph's chair in Grenora (1968). This is where he'd hold us on his lap and take his dentures out with his tongue.
Adolph playing violin. He played at dances, which was a mixed blessing. His wife couldn't dance if he was playing!
Adolph playing violin. He played at dances, which was a mixed blessing. His wife couldn't dance if he was playing!
Arvin's nieces - Sheila and Debbie Hagen - 1966 in front of the Grenora, ND, house (brother Charles' daughters).
Arvin's nieces - Sheila and Debbie Hagen - 1966 in front of the Grenora, ND, house (brother Charles' daughters).
Allan, Brent, Bev, Cindy and Arvin at Adolph and Hazel's house in Grenora, ND (1966).
Allan, Brent, Bev, Cindy and Arvin at Adolph and Hazel's house in Grenora, ND (1966).
Cindy, Allan and Brent in their Minot, ND, living room (1968).
Cindy, Allan and Brent in their Minot, ND, living room (1968).
Arvin managed the Minot Implement for John Deere. He was told to do whatever it took to save it from flooding. He built a dike around it. Others called it "Hagen's Folly," UNTIL he had an island and everyone else was flooded (1969).
Arvin managed the Minot Implement for John Deere. He was told to do whatever it took to save it from flooding. He built a dike around it. Others called it "Hagen's Folly," UNTIL he had an island and everyone else was flooded (1969).
Debbie & Sheila Hagen, 1969, in Grenora, ND. Their Grandma Hazel Hagen made each of them a birthday cake.
Debbie & Sheila Hagen, 1969, in Grenora, ND. Their Grandma Hazel Hagen made each of them a birthday cake.
One of Arvin's aunts and her family - Marilyn, Francis (called "Fats") and Shari McKenzie, 1969, in front of the Grenora, ND, home.
One of Arvin's aunts and her family - Marilyn, Francis (called "Fats") and Shari McKenzie, 1969, in front of the Grenora, ND, home.
Two of Arvin's uncles - Lynn Drinkwine & Hank Hagen - and Alden (1969). Family was always VERY important to Arvin.
Two of Arvin's uncles - Lynn Drinkwine & Hank Hagen - and Alden (1969). Family was always VERY important to Arvin.
Making music together. Arvin's aunt, Mabel, her husband, Carl, on banjo, and Arvin's dad, Adolph on violin. It was always a lot of fun hearing them play. It helped that they were all good musicians and enjoyed themselves, too.
Making music together. Arvin's aunt, Mabel, her husband, Carl, on banjo, and Arvin's dad, Adolph on violin. It was always a lot of fun hearing them play. It helped that they were all good musicians and enjoyed themselves, too.
"Alden wearing Dad's hat" note on the back in Hazel Hagen's handwriting (Alden & Arvin's mother), 1971. He looks happy.
"Alden wearing Dad's hat" note on the back in Hazel Hagen's handwriting (Alden & Arvin's mother), 1971. He looks happy.
Allan in high school.
Allan in high school.
Minot, ND, basement with family in 1972
Minot, ND, basement with family in 1972
Allan's 1972 graduation from Minot, ND, senior high school, with Bev, Cindy, Brent and Arvin.
Allan's 1972 graduation from Minot, ND, senior high school, with Bev, Cindy, Brent and Arvin.
Allan's wedding to Marla Janke (1976).
Allan's wedding to Marla Janke (1976).
Cindy & her roommate at the University of Minnesota (1977).
Cindy & her roommate at the University of Minnesota (1977).
Adolph and Hazel in 1978. Grandma always looked most content in photos with Adolph or when she was holding babies.
Adolph and Hazel in 1978. Grandma always looked most content in photos with Adolph or when she was holding babies.
Home in Coal Valley, IL (1978), where Arvin worked at and retired from Deere & Company.
Home in Coal Valley, IL (1978), where Arvin worked at and retired from Deere & Company.
In Coal Valley, June 1978.
In Coal Valley, June 1978.
Fats & Marilyn (Drinkwine) McKenzie's family in 1978. Marilyn was Arvin's cousin.
Fats & Marilyn (Drinkwine) McKenzie's family in 1978. Marilyn was Arvin's cousin.
Arvin & Bev at their 25th wedding anniversary celebration in hometown Grenora, ND (1978).
Arvin & Bev at their 25th wedding anniversary celebration in hometown Grenora, ND (1978).
25th wedding anniversary with their attendants - maid of honor, Barb Muller, and best man, Alden.
25th wedding anniversary with their attendants - maid of honor, Barb Muller, and best man, Alden.
25th wedding anniversary with the family.
25th wedding anniversary with the family.
Arvin's youngest son, Brent (left), performing with the Geneseo Knights Drum & Bugle Corps.
Arvin's youngest son, Brent (left), performing with the Geneseo Knights Drum & Bugle Corps.
Brent performing a baritone solo with the Geneseo Knights Drum & Bugle Corps.
Brent performing a baritone solo with the Geneseo Knights Drum & Bugle Corps.
Son, Brent (left), on tour with Geneseo Knights Drum & Bugle Corps.
Son, Brent (left), on tour with Geneseo Knights Drum & Bugle Corps.
Brent (left), goofing around with Geneseo Knights Drum & Bugle Corps band mates on tour.
Brent (left), goofing around with Geneseo Knights Drum & Bugle Corps band mates on tour.
Brent's high school graduation photo (1982).
Brent's high school graduation photo (1982).
Bev & Arvin, Old West sweethearts.
Bev & Arvin, Old West sweethearts.
Allan & Marla had their first child: a daughter named Audra Jean.
Allan & Marla had their first child: a daughter named Audra Jean.
Daughter, Cindy's, wedding to Darrel Sarvela on January 9, 1982. They appeared in district court afterwards to jointly adopt the new family surname of "Lukas." Cindy became Cindy Hagen Lukas and Darrel became Darrel Sarvela Lukas.
Daughter, Cindy's, wedding to Darrel Sarvela on January 9, 1982. They appeared in district court afterwards to jointly adopt the new family surname of "Lukas." Cindy became Cindy Hagen Lukas and Darrel became Darrel Sarvela Lukas.
Cindy and Darrel's wedding, with Edith & Sulo Sarvela and Bev & Arvin Hagen as witnesses.
Cindy and Darrel's wedding, with Edith & Sulo Sarvela and Bev & Arvin Hagen as witnesses.
Cindy and Darrel's wedding (1982). Back: Arvin, Darrel, Allan and Brent. Front: Bev, Cindy, Marla and baby Audra.
Cindy and Darrel's wedding (1982). Back: Arvin, Darrel, Allan and Brent. Front: Bev, Cindy, Marla and baby Audra.
First time Grandpa Arvin keeping baby Audra happy.
First time Grandpa Arvin keeping baby Audra happy.
Brent, Darrel & Arvin are celebrating their birthdays together - April 5, 7 and 10. This is in the Minneapolis funeral home mansion Cindy & Darrel are living in as caretakers.
Brent, Darrel & Arvin are celebrating their birthdays together - April 5, 7 and 10. This is in the Minneapolis funeral home mansion Cindy & Darrel are living in as caretakers.
Making music in the Coal Valley, IL, home basement. Arvin's family was music-oriented and enjoyed it together. Brent & Bev are on guitar and Cindy has the piano. Sister-in-law, Marla and little Audra are keeping them company.
Making music in the Coal Valley, IL, home basement. Arvin's family was music-oriented and enjoyed it together. Brent & Bev are on guitar and Cindy has the piano. Sister-in-law, Marla and little Audra are keeping them company.
Cindy & Darrel bought their first house and it's a 1910 fixer-upper. Arvin & Bev are here to help!
Cindy & Darrel bought their first house and it's a 1910 fixer-upper. Arvin & Bev are here to help!
Alden (1985). As a junior high and senior high English & Math teacher in Grenora and then Williston, he had his photo taken every year.
Alden (1985). As a junior high and senior high English & Math teacher in Grenora and then Williston, he had his photo taken every year.
Charles & Charlene Hagen's family. Back: Sheila, Charlene, Brad. Front: Charles "Chuck" and Debbie (1985).
Charles & Charlene Hagen's family. Back: Sheila, Charlene, Brad. Front: Charles "Chuck" and Debbie (1985).
Little Audra has a baby brother - Erik Allan Hagen. Allan & Marla's family is complete.
Little Audra has a baby brother - Erik Allan Hagen. Allan & Marla's family is complete.
Arvin and Bev (1989)
Arvin and Bev (1989)
Brent's wedding to Michele Matejka (June 1989).
Brent's wedding to Michele Matejka (June 1989).
Allan and Marla's two children - Erik and Audra - at the wedding (June 1989).
Allan and Marla's two children - Erik and Audra - at the wedding (June 1989).
Happy parents, Arvin & Bev, at son Brent & Michele (Matejka) Hagen's wedding (1989).
Happy parents, Arvin & Bev, at son Brent & Michele (Matejka) Hagen's wedding (1989).
Bev and 8 months pregnant Cindy (June 1989). No one would polka with Cindy - they were afraid she'd pop.
Bev and 8 months pregnant Cindy (June 1989). No one would polka with Cindy - they were afraid she'd pop.
Arvin & his mother. Hazel Hagen loved to dance. After her husband died in 1983, Arvin made sure he always danced with her (June 1989).
Arvin & his mother. Hazel Hagen loved to dance. After her husband died in 1983, Arvin made sure he always danced with her (June 1989).
Baby Sam with his temporarily pointed head (July 1989).
Baby Sam with his temporarily pointed head (July 1989).
Arvin reading to grandson, Sam Lukas (1991).
Arvin reading to grandson, Sam Lukas (1991).
Arvin showing grandson, Sam, how to play on the pool table of his Coal Valley, IL, home with a John Deere skid steer and pool balls (1991).
Arvin showing grandson, Sam, how to play on the pool table of his Coal Valley, IL, home with a John Deere skid steer and pool balls (1991).
Arvin & Bev bought this lake home south of Detroit Lakes, MN. It had a HUGE yard.
Arvin & Bev bought this lake home south of Detroit Lakes, MN. It had a HUGE yard.
Close-up of the lake home. Arvin & Bev stayed there every summer, then moved to their Fargo, ND, townhome for the fall & winter.
Close-up of the lake home. Arvin & Bev stayed there every summer, then moved to their Fargo, ND, townhome for the fall & winter.
Busy at the lake! (back) son-in-law, Darrel Lukas; Arvin; oldest son, Allan; grandson, Erik (front) grandson, Sam Lukas; granddaughter, Audra (1991).
Busy at the lake! (back) son-in-law, Darrel Lukas; Arvin; oldest son, Allan; grandson, Erik (front) grandson, Sam Lukas; granddaughter, Audra (1991).
Cousins Sam Lukas and Audra Hagen, trying out an inflatable canoe on land at the lake home (1991).
Cousins Sam Lukas and Audra Hagen, trying out an inflatable canoe on land at the lake home (1991).
Sam Lukas (1991), playing with the new John Deere tractors and books from grandparents' Arvin & Bev for his birthday at the lake home.
Sam Lukas (1991), playing with the new John Deere tractors and books from grandparents' Arvin & Bev for his birthday at the lake home.
Arvin looking at a new John Deere storybook received by grandson, Sam, on his 4th of July birthday at the lake home.
Arvin looking at a new John Deere storybook received by grandson, Sam, on his 4th of July birthday at the lake home.
Arvin's oldest 3 grandchildren - cousins Erik, Audra & Sam - at the lake (1991).
Arvin's oldest 3 grandchildren - cousins Erik, Audra & Sam - at the lake (1991).
Arvin's grandchildren - cousins Audra, Sam & Erik - jumping on a neighbor's trampoline at the lake (1991).
Arvin's grandchildren - cousins Audra, Sam & Erik - jumping on a neighbor's trampoline at the lake (1991).
Arvin reading to grandson, Sam (1991), with his mother, Hazel (Drinkwine) Hagen, watching at daughter, Cindy's, home in St. Paul.
Arvin reading to grandson, Sam (1991), with his mother, Hazel (Drinkwine) Hagen, watching at daughter, Cindy's, home in St. Paul.
Sam, showing Great-Grandma, Hazel (Drinkwine) Hagen, and Grandpa, Arvin, how his toy drill works (1991).
Sam, showing Great-Grandma, Hazel (Drinkwine) Hagen, and Grandpa, Arvin, how his toy drill works (1991).
Four generations (1991). Hazel went to Wisconsin every year for most of the summer after Adolph died to spend time with her family. Karen would drive her there and Arvin would pick her up. They loved stopping by to see Sam on the way home to ND.
Four generations (1991). Hazel went to Wisconsin every year for most of the summer after Adolph died to spend time with her family. Karen would drive her there and Arvin would pick her up. They loved stopping by to see Sam on the way home to ND.
Hazel (Drinkwine) Hagen's 80th birthday celebration (1992).
Hazel (Drinkwine) Hagen's 80th birthday celebration (1992).
Sons practicing for Hazel Hagen's 80th birthday - Alden, Arvin and Charles.
Sons practicing for Hazel Hagen's 80th birthday - Alden, Arvin and Charles.
Arvin and oldest granddaughter, Audra, at his mother's 80th birthday celebration.
Arvin and oldest granddaughter, Audra, at his mother's 80th birthday celebration.
They were ready. It was a total sibling event, with sister, Karen, accompanying on piano (left).
They were ready. It was a total sibling event, with sister, Karen, accompanying on piano (left).
Arvin driving his 3 oldest grandchildren in his 4-wheeler: cousins Sam, Erik & Audra (1992).
Arvin driving his 3 oldest grandchildren in his 4-wheeler: cousins Sam, Erik & Audra (1992).
Audra, Erik and Sam put themselves on a time out at the lake (1992).
Audra, Erik and Sam put themselves on a time out at the lake (1992).
Cooking over a fire at the lake: son-in-law, Darrel, and Arvin's oldest 3 grandchildren: cousins Sam, Erik & Audra.
Cooking over a fire at the lake: son-in-law, Darrel, and Arvin's oldest 3 grandchildren: cousins Sam, Erik & Audra.
Arvin's oldest 3 grandchildren - cousins Audra and Sam burying Erik at the lake home.
Arvin's oldest 3 grandchildren - cousins Audra and Sam burying Erik at the lake home.
Bev with grandkids at the lake (1992).
Bev with grandkids at the lake (1992).
Allan at the lake (1992).
Allan at the lake (1992).
Sam on swingset in St. Paul with his Great-Grandma, Hazel Hagen (1992). Stopping on the way home from Wisconsin.
Sam on swingset in St. Paul with his Great-Grandma, Hazel Hagen (1992). Stopping on the way home from Wisconsin.
Arvin's career with John Deere culminated at the Deere & Company World Headquarters at One John Deere Place in Moline, Illinois.
Arvin's career with John Deere culminated at the Deere & Company World Headquarters at One John Deere Place in Moline, Illinois.