He was called upon to lecture throughout our nation and his editorials were quoted by the press far and wide, including his home land, Norway. He believed his fellow countrymen of Norwegian descent, could contribute most to America by keeping alive the best that had come from the culture of the Norsemen. His name and fame spread before him. His native modesty left the people of Eau Claire pretty much in ignorance about the honors which came to him. But his honor will live longest because of his family of nine children, unto whom, together with his wife who survive him, his principles were successfully taught.
Bodies die and perish from the earth, but great truths live on in succeeding generations.
Waldemar Ager could never have been what he was without the fundamentals of the Christian faith. During my eight years as his pastor, I saw him on innumerable occasions in the congregation. He was one of those who most faithfully attended upon the Norwegian services, held here every Sunday morning. He used only two pews during all those years, and his presence was most noticeable. Only during the summer weeks, when at his summer home, did he miss the services.