Renard Hagerman

G. Renard Landry Hagerman, 71, Topeka, passed away peacefully Monday, September 25, 2017, at her home. Renard was born August 8, 1946, in Fort Worth TX, the daughter of Al and Gen McDade Landry. As a military brat, she lived many places and attended numerous schools. Renard graduated in 1964 from Abilene High School in Abilene TX. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and her first Master’s Degree in Counseling from Fort Hays State University. She earned her second Master’s Degree in Special Education from Emporia State University. In 1967, Renard and Lynn E. Hagerman were united in marriage at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. They enjoyed 49 wonderful years together. Renard moved to Topeka in 1993 from western Kansas. She taught for many years at multiple schools; teaching college courses at Shawnee Heights High School and retiring from Auburn-Washburn USD 437 as a Special Education Teacher. Renard was a devout member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, where she often volunteered and sang in the choir. She was also a member of the Daughters of Isabella, the Sweet Adelines and in her earlier days was a Harvey Girl. Renard enjoyed crafts, quilting, crocheting and knitting. Most importantly she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was dearly loved and will be sorely missed. Grateful to have shared her life are her husband, Lynn Hagerman, Topeka; children, Paul Hagerman, Grand Junction CO, David Hagerman, Fraser CO and Julie Mayne (Chris), Overland Park KS; two grandchildren, Belle and Jackson Mayne; siblings, Mary Jo Drake, Tom Landry (Mary), John Landry (Laura), Margaret Vanderlinden (Mark) and Chris Oshel (Chuck); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, with a Vigil Service at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. on Friday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. on Friday at Albert Cemetery in Albert KS. Memorial contributions are suggested to Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, sent in care of the funeral home.

Renard Hagerman

August 8, 1946 - September 25, 2017