Charles F. Hagendorfer, 65, a native of Elberta and a resident of Fort Wayne, Ind., died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007 at his residence.
He began his career as a farmer. Following high school, he served six years in the U.S. Marine Corps, including two tours of duty in Vietnam. Using self taught skills, he made a career as a pipe fitter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Louise Hagendorfer.
Survivors include a son, Clay C. Hagendorfer of Springdale, Ark.; three brothers, Joseph Hagendorfer of Cantonment, Fla., John “Gabe” Hagendorfer of Elberta and William “Bill” Hagendorfer of Elberta; four sisters, Margaret Klein of Elberta, Jean Sands of Eight Mile, Mary Exum of Bessemer of Thersa Hagendorfer of Knoxville, Tenn.; many nieces, nephews and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at St. Bartholomew Church in Elberta. Burial with military honors rendered by the U.S. Marine Corps Honor Guard, will be held at 2 p.m. at Barancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, Fla.
The family requests memorial donations be made to VFW Post 5658 Veterans Relief Fund, 24250 U.S. Highway 98, Elberta, AL 36530.
Arrangements are by Siler Funeral Service, Fort Wayne, Ind.
