Frank Hagel, Dale Hagel Sr.’s father, bought the substation in 1932 and operated it as a tannery until his death in 1954. The family used the old brick building for parties, including on Halloween.

HAGEL, Dale Franklin, Sr. Dale Franklin Hagel, Sr. died peacefully surrounded by family at his home on February 8, 2016 in Spokane, Washington at the age of 82 years old.