Reinhold Hager was born in Russia on June 1, 1888. He came to the Cathay area in 1903. He was employed in the area for several years. He married Lydia Leich, who died in 1932. They had six children:‑ Benjamin, Gideon, William, Herman, Leona and Ida.
In 1933 he married Amelia Kold at Jamestown. She and a daughter, Mildred, survive.
Mr. Hager died June 5, 1960. He is buried at Carrington.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 25B