Hagen Haltern

My dearest friend, Mentor, Teacher, Collegue, Christlike Example, and fellow disciple. I am broken hearted that I did not take the time to spend with you in 2007 when I discovered my own cancer and saw you at the Doctor's office.
I will forever regret having been so selfishly worried about my own condition and blinded by the needs if my Brother.
You taught me to Dream, to ponder to go beyond what is the art of fads and look into the metaphysical meaning behind the investigation of...

It is with great sadness that I learn of Hagen's death...as one of my advisors at BYU Depaetment of Art, he challenged me with concepts and steadied me with faith. He held teaching, sharing his experience of Art and creation in high regard as evidenced by his generosity. I read and reread his book many times--once again, a man who profoundly helped me along my course in life and Art:)Katherine L Kerr, Provo ,UT

Such a man as he will always be remembered by the legacy of his talent and the talent perpetuated in his off spring.I am happy to say, "I knew him, and my son was his Son-in-law ".

Such a "gentle"man. Loving husband and father. Hagen was soooo very gifted, with his beautiful art, and his knowledge. I know I am a better person from knowing him. He has left a wonderful Legacy for his family and all who knew him.

I will always remember Hagen's gentle but compelling way of teaching. There is too much to say here but it has been one of my life's greatest privileges to be associated with him. Til we meet again...