Robert Fagerland
October 13, 2014
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Robert G. Fagerland, 85, passed away Monday, October 13, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Robert was born February 11, 1929 in Calamus, Iowa to John and Gurine Fagerland. He served in the U.S. Army. Robert was a retired Deputy Director of the Iowa DNR.
Robert is survived by his loving wife, Ida; children, Dr. Jeffrey (Peggy) Fagerland, Ann (Mike) MacDonald and Anita Fagerland; sister, Signe Rock; grandchildren, John, James, Maria, Elizabeth and William Fagerland and Maggie and Patrick MacDonald; and a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Stan and John Fagerland.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
**Please note the construction on SW 9th Street, there is still access to the funeral home from Kenyon off of SW 14th St. and SW 9th Street coming from the north. There is additional parking available in the north grassy lots off of Kenyon. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jim Scheffler
10/22/2014
I met Bob in 1971 when I joined the Conservation Commission. He was a great person to work with. In later years, I would sometimes see him and Ida at the local Dahls. I always enjoyed visiting with him.
Jennifer Lancaster
10/20/2014
I was so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. He was Deputy Director when I started with the Conservation Commission. He was a great guy and always treated me well. It was great to see you guys at the 120th. Anniversary in 2011.
Margo Stueland Grimm
10/19/2014
To Bob's dear family - just read of Bob's passing notice in the DeWitt Observer. May dad was Henry (Hank) and I remember many visits with Bob during my growing up years in Calamus. I always thought Dad and Bob looked alike. Our deepest sympathies, love and blessings to all of you.
Kenneth Tow
10/17/2014
Fagerland Family -- My condolences for your loss. I came to state government in 1976 in what was then the Department of Soil Conservation. He would school me in the art of lobbying at the Legislature. I will always remember those discussions. He was a great guy. Ken Tow, Waukee, Iowa
Jim Ripple
10/17/2014
Just remembering an old friend and hunting partner.
Jim Mayhew
10/17/2014
Dear Ida and Family-I was deeply saddened this morning when I read about Bob's passing in the Register. My memory immediately recalled our long association as staff members of the DNR and our lengthy chats about hunting and golf. I often kidded him about the two of us being the only left handed golfers on the course. Our friendship stretched over many decades. He will always have my deepest appreciation for his wry sense of humor. He will be missed by many. Bet regards-Jim Mayhew
Jim and Mary Sandholdt
10/17/2014
Dear Ida and family - Thinking of you with a sad and heavy heart after learning about Bob's death. We are so sorry.We have so many fond memories of Bob and your family. He and Jim had some real special times together. Our love and prayers to all of you. Love Jim and Mary