Dean Hagelstein, age 91 of Columbus, died Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at his home in Columbus.

Private family services will be held. Military honors will be conducted by The American Legion Hartman Post #84 Honor Guard.

Dean Hagelstein was born September 13, 1934 in Randolph, NE to Herman and Verl (Heiderman) Hagelstein. He grew up and graduated from Osmond High School. On October 21st , 1956, Dean married Lillian Hagelstein at the Osmond Lutheran Church. Dean went on to Milford and became a skilled mechanic, and eventually a welder. He served in the United States Army from 1953-1955. Dean also worked at Schuyler Packing for many years. He was truly a jack of all trades. He enjoyed fishing, hanging with family- especially his grandchildren.

Dean is survived by:

Son David Hagelstein

Daughter Vicki (Harold) Drueppel

Daughter Sherry Hagelstein

Daughter-in-law Crystal Hagelstein

Grandchildren: Tori (Ira) Garringer, Trent Hagelstein, Brett (Melissa) Hagelstein, Nichole (Jason Rice) Hajek, and Brittany Hajek

Great grandchildren: Skylar and Braxtyn Hagelstein, Rylan and Talon Peterson, Barrett and Willow Hagelstein

He is preceded in death by:

Wife Lillian Hagelstein

Son Dean Hagelstein

Parents