Carol (Vollstedt) Hagedorn

Carol Jean, daughter of Hugo and Evelyn (Schumann) Vollstedt, was born September 14, 1940. She grew up in Manning and graduated from Manning High School in 1958. Carol worked at Priebe & Sons and at Dr. Kunkel and Dr. Drennen's offices. Carol was united in marriage with Robert Hagedorn on August 16, 1959, at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning. Four children were born to this union. In addition to being a homemaker, Carol worked for over twenty years as a bookkeeper at Rasmussen Lumber Company. She was also a bookkeeper for the Manning Senior Center and babysat for countless local children. Carol and Robert enjoyed their "Card Club" and bowling leagues for many years. Carol was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Zion Evening Circle and Stewardship Committee. She also volunteered for the Manning Heritage Foundation and Manning Hospital Auxiliary. Carol loved to support her grandchildren in all of their activities. Her family and friends will remember her gentle and warm-hearted nature. On Saturday, January 26, 2013, Carol died suddenly and unexpectedly at home in Manning. She was 72 years, 4 months and 12 days of age. Carol is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Dean and Roger "Blackberry" Vollstedt; niece Rhonda Hagge; and nephew Eric Horky. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Robert Hagedorn of Manning; children: Jeff Hagedorn (Marcia) of Roland; Jon Hagedorn of Urbandale; Julie Hagedorn of Des Moines; and Jackie Hagedorn of Manning; grandchildren: Sarah Hagedorn of Chicago; Rachel Hagedorn of Cedar Falls; Jayme Kropf of Ankeny; Jessica Kropf of Cedar Falls; Abigail Kropf of Omaha; and Casey Kropf of Urbandale; sister Barbara Horky (Larry) of Sioux City; sisters-in-law Rosie Vollstedt and Phyllis Vollstedt, both of Manning; and Mary Ann Brandt (Chris) of Aspinwall; brothers-in-law Raymond Hagedorn (Norma) and Roger Hagedorn (Deanna), all of Manning; other relatives and friends. Rev. Jonathan Conner, Officiating Music "How Great Thou Art" Joann Karsten & Georgia Lohrmann, Vocalists "Amazing Grace" "On Eagle's Wings" Carlys Stribe, Organist Casketbearers Kevin Vollstedt Brad Vollstedt Dan Vollstedt Doug Vollstedt Steve Vollstedt Patrick Vollstedt Todd Horky Honorary Casketbearers Pam Garvis David Vollstedt Jay Vollstedt Heidi Gengler "The Card Club" Interment Manning Cemetery, Manning, Iowa Carol's family thanks you for your kindness and invites you to join them for lunch and fellowship at church following the committal service.