Lowell Gene Hagen

About Lowell

Lowell Gene Hagen, 86, of Bagley, Minnesota died peacefully at his home with his loving wife by his side, on December 11, 2021 at his residence in Bagley, Minnesota.

Lowell was born on August 17, 1935 at Clover Township, Clearwater County the son of Myron and Lavina (Larson) Hagen. Lowell attended Country School and High School in Clearbrook. Lowell enlisted in the Unites Stated Navy at the age of 17, in November of 1952 and retired from the Navy in 1972 after 20 years of service.

He served during both Vietnam and the Korean war. Lowell married Inez “Betty” Pugh on March 26, 1957 at Gonvick, together they had 3 children – Terry, Cheri and Mary.

After his retirement, they moved to Trail and he attended the Vo-Tech in Thief River Falls, getting a degree for both carpentry and welding. The family moved to Bemidji where he worked for K-Mart for a few years and then they managed the Northwoods Manor Apartments for 11 years. Lowell also worked part time at the Bemidji Woolen Mills where his wife worked.

He was a member of the American Legion, the VFW and the DAV. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and teasing his family. He was greatly loved by his children, grandchildren and family.

He is survived by his wife – Inez “Betty” Hagen of Bagley, MN

Son - Terry (Sandra) Hagen of Bemidji, MN

Daughter – Cheri (Kert) Yennie of Bemidji, MN

Daughter – Mary (Wayne) Davis of Bemidji, MN

Brother – David (Janis) Hagen of Sutherland, Oregon

Brother - Gordy (Kathy) Hagen of Clearbrook, MN

11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings – Carole, Jerry, Ken, Richard, Sherman and Jean; 1 granddaughter – Amanda; and his cat - Cat, which he loved very much.

memorial service

Graveside Service

December 17, 2021

Bagley City Cemetery

Fairgrounds Road

Bagley, MN 56621

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home