Walter Francis Rehagen
December 3, 1933 ~ March 20, 2022
Walter Francis Rehagen, 88, of Westphalia, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born December 3, 1933, in Westphalia to Otto and Lucy (Herx) Rehagen.
He was a 1951 graduate of Westphalia High School.
Walter served in the United States Army from 1956-1958.
He was united in marriage on June 18, 1960, in Folk, Missouri to Theresa Woehr who survives at the home.
Walter was a life-long farmer. He also helped to start the Rehagen Bros. Trucking company with his sons.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia, the Knights of Columbus, and the Lions Club. He served on the MFA State Board for several years and was a member of the state dairy farmers association.
Walter enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, gardening, watching the St. Louis Cardinals and Fatima High School sports.
Survivors include his wife, Theresa Rehagen, Westphalia; five children, Mike (Brenda) Rehagen, Westphalia; Jan (Richard) Heckemeyer, St. Thomas; Ron (Donna) Rehagen, Westphalia; Sharon (Jim) Breese, Westphalia; Judy (Charles) Williams, Westphalia; 18 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren with two on the way; and four siblings, Mary Frank, Jefferson City; Evelyn Schulte, Argyle; Helen Sanning, Taos; and Fred (Margaret) Rehagen, Westphalia.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, James Rehagen; and three brothers-in-law, Elmer Frank, Bob Schulte, and Leonard Sanning.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia with the Rev. Anthony Viviano officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, or to Hospice Compassus.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born December 3, 1933, in Westphalia to Otto and Lucy (Herx) Rehagen.
He was a 1951 graduate of Westphalia High School.
Walter served in the United States Army from 1956-1958.
He was united in marriage on June 18, 1960, in Folk, Missouri to Theresa Woehr who survives at the home.
Walter was a life-long farmer. He also helped to start the Rehagen Bros. Trucking company with his sons.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia, the Knights of Columbus, and the Lions Club. He served on the MFA State Board for several years and was a member of the state dairy farmers association.
Walter enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, gardening, watching the St. Louis Cardinals and Fatima High School sports.
Survivors include his wife, Theresa Rehagen, Westphalia; five children, Mike (Brenda) Rehagen, Westphalia; Jan (Richard) Heckemeyer, St. Thomas; Ron (Donna) Rehagen, Westphalia; Sharon (Jim) Breese, Westphalia; Judy (Charles) Williams, Westphalia; 18 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren with two on the way; and four siblings, Mary Frank, Jefferson City; Evelyn Schulte, Argyle; Helen Sanning, Taos; and Fred (Margaret) Rehagen, Westphalia.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, James Rehagen; and three brothers-in-law, Elmer Frank, Bob Schulte, and Leonard Sanning.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia with the Rev. Anthony Viviano officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, or to Hospice Compassus.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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So sorry for your loss Lucy
Always enjoyed taking crops to Rehagen’s. Quality people personally and professionally. Sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear about the loss of your family member he will be missed
To the Rehagen family, I am sorry for your loss. Prayers to all of you. Bill and Agnes Boehm
Theresa, Mike, Ron, Sharon, Jan, Judy, spouses, and family; I am sorry to hear the passing of Walter. He was the “Rock” of your family. My deepest condolences to all of you, prayers for you as well in the coming days. He was a great man, taught me a few lessons of life, and he will be missed. Pete Martin
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So sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
To Theresa,Ron and Mike I am so sorry for your loss Wally was a great man I am send prayers to you and your family may God help you through this difficult time ❤️
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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Deepest sympathies to family and friends, I got to know Wally when I worked at Osage Quarry, he was a fine fella,,,
Jim and Trish Rehagen- we are sorry for your loss. We love you.
Theresa and family; Please accept our sympathy. I considered Wally a good friend, We keep you all in our prayers. Arlen and Kay Schwinke