August 1, 1962 – November 15, 2019
Born in Lincoln, NE
Resided in Lincoln, NE
Michael Wayne Hager
Michael (Mike) Hager was born August 1, 1962 in Lincoln, NE to Wes and Jean Ann Hager and passed away on November 15 at the age of 57 years and 3 months in Lincoln.
His childhood years were spent on “Linden Street” attending Calvert Elementary School, Pound Jr. High and graduating from Lincoln Southeast. He loved sports and was blessed to have two older brothers whom he adored and wanted to excel in football just like they did. He did – lettering three years at Southeast and then attending University of Nebraska where he “walked on”. Through such determination on his part, he rose from 13th in line at his position of wide receiver to be the starting player on the Nebraska Freshman team by the season’s start. He then attended University of Nebraska at Kearney for three years in pursuit of a teaching degree in Special Ed. He realized that was not his calling and returned to Lincoln and began a long career as a lead tech in an optical lab.
He was married to Shari for several years and they welcomed two precious daughters into their life but by this time it was becoming apparent that alcohol was becoming a horrible addiction to him. His marriage crumbled and the next years found him teetering between sobriety and his addiction.
In 2006 while in treatment he met a lady also in treatment. They became friends and found their soul mates. Mike and Bobby were married that year and life was good. But in 2015 while Mike was hospitalized with double pneumonia, his dear Bobby passed away. The light went out on Mike and thus his spiraling with his addiction became too much for his dear body to take. He left this world for a place with God that would end his suffering and pain. Such a kind gentle man – such a loss to us all.
Left to mourn his passing are his parents, daughter Alexis and Joe Moneto and daughter Piper Hager, his brothers Tim of Loveland Colorado and Gary of Lincoln, 4 beautiful grandchildren, aunts, niece, nephew, cousins and friends. Preceding him in death his wife Bobbi and grandparents Wayne and Ila Hager and Lawrence Geis and Irene Schnittker.
Rest In Peace dear son, dad, grandpa and brother. You will forever be in our hearts.
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Wes and Jean Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Thank you so much Kevin. Your parents will always be missed by us also.
Thank you Kevin for your thoughts. We will always miss your parents also.
Heartfelt condolences to the family. Words are hard Gary. Know that I am thinking of you.
Thank you so much Mike – we will pass your condolences onto Gary.
The Hager family are great, kind & fun people! Their love for football & food never surpassed the love they had for each other. Mike was a special soul with a great heart and beautiful smile, I’m so glad I meet him. The stories of Tim, Gary & Mike growing up are wonderful memories to cherish. Rest in Peace Mike.
It’s National Brothers week. Seems appropriate. Mike will always be in my heart for a lifetime. I love you Mike.
Thank you Gary. Yes Mike loved football and know how much you two admired your big brothers and we will pass onto Gary.
Mike was a great football receiver and had love for the game. I remember when we where young boy’s, mike and I would watch our big brother’s play and where so proud them. I am sorry to hear about his passing. My heart is with the family, and especially you gary.
Dear Wes, Jean Ann, Tim and Gary, We are so sorry for your loss. Can’t believe he’s gone at such a young age. We’re thinking of all of you at this terrible time. Randy and Becky
Thank you so much Randy and Becky. We are going to miss him so very much but he is free of all his pain and sorrow. Bless you guys
Our hearts go out to the Hager family. We are so saddened to hear of the loss of your precious Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Hager family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I will always have great memories growing up with Mike when we lived in 56th. Mike, Ross and I spent a lot of evenings shooting baskets, building forts and playing can of sardines. He was always fun to be around. My heart is with you all during this sad time.
Thank you so much Kathleen – and for attending his services. He always thought you were so pretty! Glad you have happy memories of him also.
Dear Wes and Jean Ann, Please know my heart aches for you and I know all your fond and happy memories of your dear son will bring you peace. You and your family are in my prayers.
Very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss of Mike. There is no pain worse than having to bury your child. I am and will continue to pray for you and your family. Sending all my love
Dear Wes and Jean, I’m sorry to hear about Mike’s death and know that you are in my prayers. God bless you!
Dear Msgr. Tucker: Thank you so much for remembering our dear Mike. Alcohol took him from our family way to young. He was truly the kindest most generous person ever. We will miss him so much but his suffering is over and he is with God and his guardian angel. Sincerely,
Wes and Jean Ann Hager
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.