Charles Hagedorn

Charles L. “Charlie” Hagedorn, age 87 of Barnes, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the Linn Community Nursing Home.

He was born on October 30, 1937, on the family farm south of Barnes, the son of Walter and Martha (Rodick) Hagedorn.

Charlie attended Maple Hill Country School, just half a mile from his home until the 8th Grade and then graduated from Barnes High School in 1956. During high school, he showed an interest in music and sports, where he excelled in both. Charlie competed in the KU Relays. His love for singing began in his teenage years and remained with him throughout his life. He shared his voice in church, at weddings, and during funerals, blessing many with his gift.

Following high school graduation, he returned to the family farm and was a steward of the land his entire life. Nothing made him happier than tending to his cattle and checking his crops.

He married Pauline Kay McClure on June 5, 1960, at the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. She survives of the home.

Charlie was a farmer and rancher. He was a member of the Barnes Christian Church, a former member of the Barnes Lions Club, served on the Barnes Rural Fire Department, Barnes City Council and was the KTPA Secretary. Charlie was also an entrepreneur alongside farming and ranching. Charlie and Paulie ran Gooch’s Best Feed store in Barnes and owned and operated a family custom harvesting operation for many years. Throughout his life, he found joy in many hobbies such as super stock tractor pulling, golfing, bowling, hunting and traveling. Charlie was an expert at playing pool, which he loved teaching to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

His love for marketing and commodities started young and lasted his entire life. Trading on the commodity market was something you find him doing every day. He often made trips to trade on the Chicago Board of Trade floor.

Charlie was a true family man. He, along with his wife, raised their three daughters on the farm, proudly passing down the farming way of life to his children and grandchildren. Through his example, he instilled in all of them the values of hard work and dedication. Family gatherings were held often and drew every relative together in laughter, stories and shared meals.

In addition to his wife, Paulie Hagedorn, he is survived by two daughters, Dené Johnson and husband Mark of Washington and Lynn Roepke and husband Brad of Waterville; eight grandchildren, Dane (Sammie) Parker, Brett (Amanda) Parker, Sheree (Kenny) Weaver, Levi Jenkins, JoJo (Brady) Hammel, Rusty (Courtney) Johnson, Jordan (Meghann) Johnson, and Kendra (Patrick) Bruna, and fifteen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Jana Jenkins; three brothers, Arthur Hagedorn, Alvin Hagedorn and Lewis Hagedorn, and one sister, Marie Richter.

Visitation will be from noon until 7:00 pm on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Christie-Anderes Funeral Home in Waterville, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 pm.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Barnes Christian Church with Pastor Adam Yungeberg officiating. Music will be furnished by Betty Guin and Marilyn Rogers. Pallbearers will be Dane Parker, Brett Parker, Rusty Johnson, Jordan Johnson, Levi Jenkins, Kenny Weaver, Patrick Bruna and Brady Hammel. Honorary pallbearers are Delvin Oentrich, Steve Wieters, Roger Hinkle and Ronnie Otney. Burial will be in the Maplewood Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Barnes Christian Church or the Barnes Rural Fire Department. Contributions may be left in care of the Christie-Anderes Funeral Home, PO Box 61, Waterville, Kansas 66548.