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Dean Hagelstein Obituary
Dean L. Hagelstein
November 15, 1958 – February 16, 2024
Dean, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away February 16, 2024 after a courageous fight against pancreatic cancer. He grew up in Columbus, Nebraska where he attended Columbus schools, graduating from Columbus High in 1977. Shortly after graduation, Dean hired out as a switch person with Union Pacific Railroad in Columbus. That's where he met Crystal (Meays). Dean and Crystal married on May 29, 1982 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Columbus. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Omaha, where they had three wonderful children. Dean and Crystal built a beautiful life together consisting of family, travel, laughter and love. Dean had several positions with Union Pacific in his 39 years of service before retiring in 2017, as General Superintendent at the Harriman Dispatching Center.
Dean was preceded in death by his mother Lillian Hagelstein.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Crystal (Meays); children: Trent, Brett (Melissa), Tori Hagelstein; grandchildren: Skylar, Braxtyn, Barrett, Willow; father Dean E. Hagelstein; brother David Hagelstein; sisters: Vicki (Harold) Druepple, Sherry Hagelstein; brothers-in-law: John (Janet), Scott Meays; many other relatives and friends.
CELEBRATION OF DEAN'S LIFE: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 11:00am at Braman Mortuary (Southwest Chapel). In lieu of flowers, visit neighborgoodpantry.org or send memorials to NeighborGood Pantry, 302 American Parkway, Papillion, NE 68046. For more details, visit bramanmortuary.com
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6505 South 144 St. / Omaha, NE 68137 / 402-895-3400
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Vicki drueppel
February 15, 2025
Hi brother miss you everyday and thinking of you love you
Sherry Hagelstein
February 11, 2025
Big Brother, miss you every day!
Vicki drueppel
November 15, 2024
Happy birthday brother love you and miss you think of you often your sister vicki
Sherry Hagelstein
November 12, 2024
Happy Birthday in Heaven, Big Brother! Miss you!
Scott Mason
February 19, 2024
I played alongside Dean is HS football. He became a good friend. I am glad to say I knew Dean. My condolences to his family.
Ric DeSantiago
February 19, 2024
Thoughts are with Deans family, I enjoyed my working time with Dean I believe he was one of the best railroaders I met and worked with, rest old friend. Ric
Lisa Davis
February 17, 2024
Crystal & family, I'm so sorry to hear that Dean has passed away. He was a kind colleague. I enjoyed working with him in Council Bluffs. The last time I saw him was your bowling adventure in Elkhorn. His family is where his heart was! My deepest sympathies on your loss.
John Allberry
February 17, 2024
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Dean. He was one of the best Railroaders I knew! Fair and consistent and always ready to help the field employees. I pray for your family in this difficult time.
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