Gladys Hagny
May 1, 1934 ~ April 29, 2023
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Gladys M. Hagny, 88, of Gettysburg, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Avera Oahe Manor, Gettysburg, with her daughters sleeping near her.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Gettysburg, with Pastor David Otten presiding. Burial will follow in the Gettysburg Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church.
Gladys Mae Walde was born May 1, 1934, at Denison IA to William and Lillian (Ruberg) Walde. She was baptized May 10, 1934. Gladys attended East Boyer #8 Country School and Denison High School.
On March 4, 1967, Gladys was united in marriage to Philip Hagny at Grace Lutheran Church, Denver, CO. They lived on their rural Gettysburg family farm and raised their family there. Philip and Gladys were blessed with one son and two daughters and were married for 53 years.
Gladys did administrative and other office work in Denver from 1952 until 1967.
Gladys was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Gettysburg. Throughout her life she enjoyed teaching Sunday school in Iowa, Denver, and at St. John’s in Agar. After that she led Bible study classes locally, making a total of over 57 years of leading classes.
Gladys enjoyed studying the Bible, quilting, watercolor painting, playing cards, and Scrabble. Gladys enjoyed traveling with her husband, and they took memorable trips to Russia, Costa Rica, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, Mexico, and Canada.
Her life will be cherished by her children: Sara (Eric) French of Sioux Falls, SD, Emilie (Tony) Downs of Denver CO; three grandchildren: Edward, Jillian, and Miles French; one sister, Marilyn Yoakum, Russell IA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Hagny; her son, Matthew Hagny; her parents; brothers: Walter, Raymond, Edward, Virgil, and Leonard; and sisters: Helen Hinze, Ruby Jahn, Wilma Walde, Lillian Fastenau, Marlene Brudenell, and LaDonna Walde.
Although she will be dearly missed, we are reassured that she is in heaven with Jesus, where we will see her again.
Memorials in Gladys’ honor may be directed to Matt Hagny No-Till Scholarship Foundation (www.exapta.com/matt-hagny-scholarship), Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 601 E Logan Ave, Gettysburg, SD 57442, or Zion Lutheran Church, 1004 1st Ave S, Denison, IA 51442.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Gladys’ arrangements.
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My condolences to Gladys ‘s family. Your Mom was a great neighbor and friend to my Mom . Always a sweetheart. Prayers for you all.
Aunt Gladys, I was blessed to have you as an Aunt. May you rest in peace. I love you.
From Ken and Gloria (Jahn) Splittgerber: Our sympathy and prayers for God's love and comfort for Aunt Gladys' family, now and in the days ahead.
Aunt Glady's was a kind and gentle soul. You were a beacon of smiles and kindness when I was an unsure city kid working on the farm when I was 13 and 14 years old. I was welcomed by yours and Uncle Phil's generosity when I returned late in the summer of 1972 on my motorcycle and then again with the our first born in the summer of 1990…and last but not least, when Lisa and I visited whilst on a road trip last year! Always the same, kind, smiling, and thoughtful. Generous to the end. Rest in Peace Aunt Gladys!
What a beautiful tribute to your mother, her many loves and talents and to your entire family Emile. Our deepest sympathy for your loss.