Rev. James "Jim" L. Hagemeister

Reverend James "Jim" L. Hagemeister passed away on November 6, 2026 at the age of 90 after a brief battle with cancer. Jim was born on October 16, 1936 to parents Herman and Dorothy Hagemeister in St. Peter, Minnesota. 

Jim married the love of his life, Betty Kappers, on June 21, 1958 in Spring Valley, Minnesota. They had four children together, Steven Jon, Brian James, Greg Allen, and Christine Joy. 

Jim was a Reverend for the Assemblies of God denomination for over 50 years, pastoring in many churches in Minnesota and lastly in Junction City, Kansas until his retirement in 2002. He continued to volunteer his pastoral services up until he could no longer drive, which was just this last year. He touched many lives throughout his years of ministry and helped anyone and everyone along the way. 

Jim is survived by his loving wife Betty Hagemeister; sons Steven Hagemeister, Brian (Leticia) Hagemeister, and Greg (Dawn) Hagemeister; his daughter Christine (Keith) Ross; nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren with three on the way, and a host of extended family, including the many lives he influenced as a Reverend.  

Jim is preceded in death by his parents and three of his siblings. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

Jim will be remembered by his growing family and his legacy of love and devotion will live on through them and the joyous memories they carry. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the following: 

Flint Hills Church, 902 W. 7th St, Junction City, Kansas 66441.

Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice, 3801 Vanesta Dr, Manhattan, Kansas 66503.

And the Junction City noon Kiwanis c/o Intrust Bank, 121 N. Washington St, Junction City, Kansas 66441.