Donald Hagen

Donald Hagen died this morning at Park View Home in Woodville. Funeral service will be on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran in Woodville.  Visitation will be on Monday from 5-7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran and at church on Tuesday for one hour prior to the service.
Donald Wayne "Copey" Hagen, age 85 of Woodville, Wisconsin died Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Park View Home in Woodville.
Donald Wayne "Copey" Hagen, age 85 of Woodville, Wisconsin died Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Park View Home in Woodville.
Don was born June 30, 1926, in Springfield Township, St. Croix County, the son of Melvin and Ruth (Johnson) Hagen.  As a young boy, Donald was diagnosed with polio.  He was in and out of Shriners Hospital for years for treatment and Don credited Shriners with saving his life.
Don graduated from Woodville High School with the Class of 1944.  On November 4, 1948 he married Betty Leibke.  Don started working at the bank in Woodville as custodian.  He continued his career at the bank working as a cashier and eventually becoming bank President.
During high school, the basketball coach gave Don a break and a chance to be the manager.  That experience had a major effect on him the rest of his life.  He wanted to give others a chance and help them at the bank.
Don was also active in the community and its development.  He was an instrumental part of developing the Woodville Mall, the Industrial Park, and Park View Home.  He was an active member of the Woodville Lions, had served as President and received its highest honor, the Melvin Jones Award.  He loved Syttende Mai and helped line up the parade for years.  Woodville honored Don by naming 'Hagen Street" after him.  His family was very important to him.  He loved to boat and fish and taught all the kids to water ski.  Don was a die hard Packers fan.
Preceeding him in death were his parents; a sister Phyllis Gibbons; and two beloved grandchildren: Todd Vrieze; and Alyssa Hagen.
Survivors include his wife Betty of Woodville; 5 daughters and 1 son:  Sandy (Larry) Aaby of Holcombe, WI.; Pat (Joe) Dohmen of Elmwood; Debra (Jay Dee) Nichols of Black River Falls; Lori (Tate) Johnson of Hammond; Lisa (Kevin) Hovde of Baldwin; Doug (Cindy) Hagen of Woodville; 13 grandchildren: Jenni (Brett) Weyer; Tim (Nicole) Aaby; Josh (Char) Vrieze; Dirk and Brittany Vrieze; Jacob and Adam Nichols; Macy, Mckenzy and Carter Johnson; Lindsey, Taylor and Jenna Hovde. 8 great grandchildren: Dylan, Paige, and Gunar Weyer; Kaden, Trey, Reese Aaby; Colton Vrieze; and Kane Anderson; many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Woodville, Wisconsin with Rev. Andy Boe officiating.  Visitation was on Monday from 5-7  p.m. at Zion and on Tuesday for one hour prior to the service at the church.  Music was provided by organist Judy Albrightson; and special music provided by Bob Hovde and Jerry Hovde and  Rosemary Duffy.  Honorary bearers were Milo Carlson, Dennis Mathison, Vernon Anderson, Ron Johnson, and Larry Albrightson.  Pallbearers were Tim Aaby, Taylor Hovde, Josh Vrieze, Carter Johnson, Dirk Vrieze, Adam Nichols, and Jacob Nichols.  Burial will be Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Woodville.
Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley (www.keehrfuneralhome.com) handled arrangements