Phillip Eugene Hager, 95, of Winfield, KS, passed away July 21, 2026, at Cumbernauld Village.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM, Friday, July 24th 2026, at the Harvest Christian Church of Winfield. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Thursday July 23rd at the Shelley Family Funeral Home in Winfield. Memorials may be made to Harvest Christian Church, Harry Hynes Hospice or to Gideons International.

Phillip was born on December 29, 1930, in Dellvale, KS at home to parents Harold and Golda (Heller) Hager. He graduated from Clayton High School and then enlisted in the US Air Force for four years before attending Ft. Hays State for four years. On November 11, 1956, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Mildred Freeborn in Cedar, KS. Phillip worked as a farmer for most of his life as well as an agricultural rep for Farmers National Bank in Osborne, KS for 10 years. He enjoyed woodworking and turning wood, making jewelry boxes, crosses, bowls, and salt and pepper shakers. He enjoyed golfing, watching any Kansas sports, and was a member of Bible Christian Church, as well as Harvest Christian Church, he was also a member of Gideons International and American Legion Post 10.

He is survived by his wife, son Kevin Hager (Tammy), and daughter Kim Hager. Grandchildren Cameron, Cole (Jillian), and Carson. Siblings Doris Strayer and Mary Youngquist of Beaver City, NE.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Vanetta Olson, Phyllis Dewey, Gladys Everett, Imojean Hoyt, and brother Ronald Hager.