Don W. Hager, age 91 of Lima, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, at 4:00 a.m., at The Springs of Lima.

He was born December 27, 1930 in Logan Twp., Auglaize Co. to Earl R. and Elma May (Walther) Hager who preceded him in death. On July 25, 1970 he married Claudette (Ruland) Woolley who survives.

Survivors include his children: Dennis E. (Linda) Hager of Lima, Cathy (Dave) Terry of Dayton, David (Carol) Hager and Candy Bradford both of Lima; stepdaughters, Rosalind (Keith) Wiechart of Lima and Colleen (Chuck) Good of Elida; a sister, Dorothy (Jim) Morgan of Lima; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by: brothers, Howard Hager, Curtiss (Ruthela) Hager and Wilbur (Merlene) Hager; and a stepdaughter, Kathleen Woolley.

He had been employed at Timmerman Ford and retired from Buckeye Truck Center. He was life member of SERTOMA. He restored antique tractors and owned with his wife, Hager Equipment Center, an Allis Chalmers dealership in Wapakoneta. He was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Christian Union Church.

Private services will be held at Ft. Amanda Cemetery with Rev. Kent Place officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Amanda Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rita’s Hospice or Bethlehem Christian Union Church.

Don’s family wishes to extend sincere thanks to the wonderful staff of The Springs of Lima for their care during his month stay and to St. Rita’s Hospice for their care the final two weeks of Don’s life.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.