Leon Hage, a Touch of Class, Retires

After 30 years at Marvins window factory, Roseau resident Leon Hage is calling it a career.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Leon Hage, a 74-year-old Roseau County resident, is retiring after a 30-year career at the Marvins window factory in Warroad, Minnesota. Hage started in the glass room and then spent 27 years in quality control, working straight day shifts. Prior to that, Hage grew up in Halstad, Minnesota, where his father was the town baker.

Why it matters

Hage's retirement marks the end of an era for a long-serving employee at one of the largest employers in Roseau County. His story reflects the history and evolution of manufacturing in small-town Minnesota over the past several decades.

The details

Hage began his career at Marvins in 1987 after moving to Roseau County from his hometown of Halstad. He started in the glass room before transitioning to a 27-year stint in quality control, working straight day shifts throughout his tenure. Prior to his manufacturing career, Hage grew up helping out in his father's bakery in Halstad.

  • Hage started working at Marvins in 1987.
  • Hage spent 30 years at Marvins, including 27 years in quality control.
  • Hage is retiring in 2026 at the age of 74.

The players

Leon Hage

A 74-year-old resident of Roseau County, Minnesota who is retiring after a 30-year career at the Marvins window factory in Warroad.

Marvins

A window manufacturing company located in Warroad, Minnesota that employed Hage for three decades.

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What they’re saying

“I was at Marvins for thirty years. I started in the glass room and then served in quality control for 27 years.”

— Leon Hage

“No, I grew up in a bakery. My dad was the town baker.”

— Leon Hage

The takeaway

Hage's retirement after three decades at Marvins highlights the enduring role of manufacturing in small-town Minnesota communities, even as the economy and workforce have evolved over time.