Charlotte Hagler

1932 - 2021

Charlotte Hagler

Missoula - Charlotte Ruth Hamburg Hagler, 89, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, MT.

Charlotte was born on September 12, 1932 in Melbeta, NE to Fred and Katie Hamburg. She was baptized at a German speaking Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bayard, NE. At age 2, her parents moved to Sidney, MT. Later, her parents moved and farmed at Savage, MT. She graduated from Savage High School. On June 4, 1950, she married Bob Hagler and they farmed in Savage; five children were born. The family moved to Missoula in 1965 where Bob was employed with the State of Montana Job Service. She worked retail for 3 years then became a receptionist/switchboard operator at Southside National Bank. She retired in 1988. She traveled in the U.S. and abroad. She was a member of Atonement Lutheran Church and a woman of deep faith in God.

Her family was her greatest joy. She also enjoyed quilting with the ladies at the church, the Missoula Symphony, band concerts in Bonner Park, road trips with her sister even if it was only to the Savage dump, jigsaw and crossword puzzles, Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, tiny beers and Kahlua. Over the past several years, she spent many weeks with her sister and considered Savage home.

Bob preceded her in death in 1991. Charlotte is survived by her children Steven (Geri) Hagler, Coeur d'Alene, ID; Colleen Hagler, Dean Hagler, Roberta Carroll, Brian (Rita) Hagler of Missoula; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; her sister, Wilma Prevost, Savage, her brother, Dick Hamburg, Kalama, WA, extended family and numerous friends.

The family thanks the entire staff at Providence St. Patrick Hospital for their care and compassion given to Charlotte and her family.

Per her request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021, at Atonement Lutheran Church, 2205 34th St., Missoula. A reception will follow. The family kindly requests attendees mask. A livestream will be available here: https://youtu.be/Y_RZIaHbb7E

A memorial service will also be held at 10:00 a.m. on December 4, 2021, at First Lutheran Church in Savage. A reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Atonement Lutheran Church, Missoula; First Lutheran Church, Savage, MT; Missoula Food Bank; or a charity of your choice.

Mom - thank you - we love you and give Dad a hug for us.