Agatha Agnes Haslag
April 14, 1934 ~ August 30, 2020
Agatha Agnes Haslag 86, of California, Missouri, died Sunday, August 30, 2020, at her home.
She was born on April 14, 1934, in Loose Creek, the daughter of the late Herman August and Elizabeth Johanna (Rustemeyer) Backes.
She was married on July 30, 1953, in Loose Creek to Herman Hubert Haslag. He preceded her in death on January 21, 2008.
She was a member of the first graduating class of Fatima High School where she also served as catcher of the softball team.
A homemaker and active participant in the family poultry and cattle farm, Agatha was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church and the St. Martin Catholic Church quilting group. With her large family she volunteered freely at the church, school, and with hospice in later years.
Agatha enjoyed fishing, baking, winning at card games, quilting, puzzles, painting-by-number, embroidery, flowers, baking, feeding the birds, and gardening. She cherished the times she could hold babies, spend time with her family and friends, and family trips.
Survivors include thirteen children, Ralph Haslag, Rolla; Evelyn (John) Dudenhoeffer, Chamois; David (Barb) Haslag, Hartsburg; Richie Haslag, Eugene, Oregon; Kenny (Brenda) Haslag, Jefferson City; Allan (Jane) Haslag, Jefferson City; Andrew (Karen) Haslag, Jefferson City; Joyce (Andy) Distler, Jefferson City; Jeanne Haslag, Columbia; Ron Haslag, Centertown; Linda (Mark) Kremer, Loose Creek; Janice (Scott) Kasmann, Columbia; and Cheryl (Josh) Govero, Springfield; thirty-three grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; a brother, Hubert (Joan) Backes, Loose Creek; and a sister, Eleanor (Louis) Schepers, Jefferson City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herman; one son, Dennis Haslag; five brothers, Bernard Backes, Hugo Backes, John P. Backes, John Adolph Backes, and an infant brother; three sisters, Mary Margaret Haslag and infant twin sisters.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at St. Martin Catholic Church with the prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 3, 2020, at St. Martin Catholic Church with the Rev. Jason F. Doke officiating. The service will be live streamed for those who wish to watch from home. The link can be found on Agatha’s obituary page under Tribute Wall at www.dulletrimble.com.
Burial will be in St. Martin Catholic Cemetery.
The general public is welcome to attend services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are required while in attendance.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Martin Catholic Church.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
She was born on April 14, 1934, in Loose Creek, the daughter of the late Herman August and Elizabeth Johanna (Rustemeyer) Backes.
She was married on July 30, 1953, in Loose Creek to Herman Hubert Haslag. He preceded her in death on January 21, 2008.
She was a member of the first graduating class of Fatima High School where she also served as catcher of the softball team.
A homemaker and active participant in the family poultry and cattle farm, Agatha was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church and the St. Martin Catholic Church quilting group. With her large family she volunteered freely at the church, school, and with hospice in later years.
Agatha enjoyed fishing, baking, winning at card games, quilting, puzzles, painting-by-number, embroidery, flowers, baking, feeding the birds, and gardening. She cherished the times she could hold babies, spend time with her family and friends, and family trips.
Survivors include thirteen children, Ralph Haslag, Rolla; Evelyn (John) Dudenhoeffer, Chamois; David (Barb) Haslag, Hartsburg; Richie Haslag, Eugene, Oregon; Kenny (Brenda) Haslag, Jefferson City; Allan (Jane) Haslag, Jefferson City; Andrew (Karen) Haslag, Jefferson City; Joyce (Andy) Distler, Jefferson City; Jeanne Haslag, Columbia; Ron Haslag, Centertown; Linda (Mark) Kremer, Loose Creek; Janice (Scott) Kasmann, Columbia; and Cheryl (Josh) Govero, Springfield; thirty-three grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; a brother, Hubert (Joan) Backes, Loose Creek; and a sister, Eleanor (Louis) Schepers, Jefferson City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herman; one son, Dennis Haslag; five brothers, Bernard Backes, Hugo Backes, John P. Backes, John Adolph Backes, and an infant brother; three sisters, Mary Margaret Haslag and infant twin sisters.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at St. Martin Catholic Church with the prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 3, 2020, at St. Martin Catholic Church with the Rev. Jason F. Doke officiating. The service will be live streamed for those who wish to watch from home. The link can be found on Agatha’s obituary page under Tribute Wall at www.dulletrimble.com.
Burial will be in St. Martin Catholic Cemetery.
The general public is welcome to attend services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are required while in attendance.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Martin Catholic Church.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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So very sorry to the whole Haslag family. Deepest condolences and prayers to each of you. Aunt Agatha was the best, most patient and sweet lady ever. She will be remembered and sadly missed. Love Tom and Carol Backes and family ❤️ߙ
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Gary and Debbie Hartman
I thought so much of Mrs. Haslag. She was a hard worker and a devoted Catholic and a wonderful Mom. I always enjoyed talking with her … mostly I saw her at church or when I worked at Moniteau National Bank. My sympathy to her family. Mary Lou Scheidt
One of the sweetest ladies I have ever known. Prayers to the family. The Reichels’
Prayers to all the family. Jerry and Marilyn Minoff
Sorry for your loss. John and Jan Wiggins
Our Deepest Condolences from the Prugh Law Office.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear about the loss of your family member she will be missed
We are thinking of you.
Agatha was a wonderful lady, a great role model for all of us. She will be missed.
Sending my sympathy to the Haslag family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember that there is a part of her, with you always, in your hearts. May she rest in peace.
Ralph & Family, Cindy & I wanted to be there to support you at this time but, given our circumstances we are trying to avoid large crowds as much as possible. We remember well your mother being at your roast here in Rolla, how proud she was of you and how much she enjoyed the stories about you. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as you lay to rest such a wonderful woman. John & Cindy Beger
There are lots of memories. She liked to have fun. Once she brought a nicely decorated cake to Grandma Backes’. Only after it was cut was it discovered to be a mud cake. Bob and I loved hanging out on Bull Shoals lake with her and whomever made the trip. She just always seemed to be calm. She’s going to be missed. Until we meet again.
Ralph and Family, so sorry to hear of your loss. May she rest in the Peace of Christ and God’s love shine on you.
To say you were an amazing woman just doesn’t do you justice. You were an inspiration and role model to us all. You enriched my life more than you will ever know. You always had unconditional love. Coming to the farm and seeing Grandma was always one of my favorite things to do. I love you always and forever. Give Grandpa the biggest hug for me. Love you Grandma!