Donald A. Hager

Donald Hager ObituaryVisit the Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory website to view the full obituary.Donald A. Hager, 79, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026.He was born May 11, 1946 to Anthony and Josephine (Soptick) Hager. Donald grew up in St. Joseph, where he was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School and attended St. Joseph Junior College.Donald served his country in the U.S. Air Force.After the service, he worked at Wilbert Vault and Carnation, and was a deputy for the Buchanan County Sheriff's office. He then worked for many years at Johnson Controls (now Clarios) and retired from there.Donald was a gun enthusiast and a federal firearms dealer. He enjoyed researching different firearms.He was preceded in death by his parents.Survivors include his daughters, Shelley Scott (Joey) and Heather Clark; grandchildren, Nicole, Tyson and Madison; great-grandchildren, EmmaJo and Kaine; and his former wife, Constance Burke Hager.Private Graveside Farewell Services and Interment. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.Read The Full ObituaryTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.