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John Gagen Obituary
John C. "Jack" Gagen, 78, of Belleville, Ill., born March 6, 1937, in East St. Louis, Ill., died Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, at Saint Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.
Mr. Gagen was a social studies teacher at Althoff Catholic High School for 42 years.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, John and Myrtle, nee Colgan, Gagen.
Surviving are his son, Tim (Diahann) Gagen of Belleville, Ill.; daughter, Ann Roberson of Wichita, Kan.; four grandchildren, Ashley and Donovan Gagen, and Andrew and Xavier Roberson; and three brothers, Robert (June) Gagen of Belleville, Ill., James (Margie) Gagen of Licking, Mo., and William (Kittie) Gagen of Lebanon, Ill.
Memorials may be made to the Althoff Alumni Fund. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill., and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at the church, with Msgr. Jack McEvilly officiating. Cremation services will follow.
GEORGE RENNER & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Gagen
Chris Fuehner
September 26, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless your family during this time. Jack was a great guy. BBQ in my backyard more that once when I needed a hand.
Margaret Lee
September 14, 2015
May the prayers of friends be with you at this time.
September 14, 2015
Gagen Famly, sorry to hear JOHN'S DEATH. He was WONDERFUL MAN, sorry to hear of his passing. Boppy Roewe, Assumption Class of1962.
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Chip Gray
September 14, 2015
God bless Jack and comfort his family during this difficult time.
Cheryl Benwell Roberts
September 14, 2015
Condolences to the Gagen family at this time of loss. Sorry to hear of Jack's passing.
September 14, 2015
Gagen family
Sorry to hear of Coach Gagen passing. Enjoyed talking with him during and after days at Althoff Thank you for your wisdom you emparted on all of us
Duke
Patty Sheehan
September 14, 2015
Gagen Family, I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jenn Lyke
September 13, 2015
Rest in peace Mr. Gagen. Thanks for the impact you made on countless Althoff Catholic students. Prayers to the Gagen family.
Josie Blankenship
September 13, 2015
Tim, Ann and Bob and June,
We were shocked and saddened to learn of Jacks death. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May God give you comfort.
Clyde and Josie Blankenship
Lori Babinski
September 13, 2015
Dear Gagen Family... I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace and may your sorrow be lightened by knowing he is with God. The Babinski and Glasscock Families
Ken Cohen
September 13, 2015
Dear Gagen Family,
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I counted Jack as one of my dear friends. I will always remember the laughs and good times Jack provided in "Purgatory." Many blessings of healing and comfort are wished for you all. Jack was one of the good guys!
Paul and Sue Jones
September 13, 2015
Praying God's comfort, peace and strength for you and the entire Gagen family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Cher Gagen
September 13, 2015
RIP
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