John Michael "Mike" Hager

John Michael "Mike" Hager, 65, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Saturday August 11, 2012 following a brief battle with cancer. He was a 1967 North Gallia High School graduate and a U.S. Army Veteran. He retired from Meigs Mine #2, Wilkesville, Ohio in July, 2001. He served as Springfield Township Trustee for four years and enjoyed farming his "Hager Angus Farm." He was also a member of St. Louis Catholic Church.

Mike was born May 13, 1947 in Gallipolis, son of the late John Montgomery and Laura Jerusha (DeVault) Hager. He married Rita Elizabeth Eisfelder February 5, 1972 in Pinckneyville, Illinois, and she survives along with his son-in-law, Michael (Gwen) Campbell, Bidwell and seven grandchildren: Jon, Josh, Jacob, Abby, Lexi and Anna Campbell and Burnie Stanley.

Also surviving are brother, Pat Hager and sister, Barbara (Wayne) Wolfe, both of Bidwell, Ohio and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathryn Lynn Hager Campbell.

He was an exceptional grandfather and always attended his grandchildren's sporting events; he was a true River Valley Raiders fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family on the farm and was a proud member of the National Angus Association. He is remembered fondly for his enjoyment of conversation about sports, farming, coal mining, military days and family to everyone, especially his friends at the Korner Store in Porter.

Friends may call the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton Wednesday at 6:00-8:00 PM. Visitation at 9:00 AM with funeral services being held 10:00 AM Thursday, August 16, 2012 at the St. Louis Catholic Church, Gallipolis with Father Thomas F. Hamm, officiating.

Pallbearers will be Michael, Jon, Josh and Jacob Campbell; Burnie Stanley, Kory Hager; John, Joe, and Jim Wolfe. Burial will follow in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens with the Gallia County Veterans Service Organization conducting Military Rites.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial donations to:
The River Valley School Gridiron for Gallia Committee
230 Shawnee Lane
Gallipolis OH 45631

Condolences may be sent to www.mccoymoore.com