Eugene M. "Gene" Hagemann

RACINE - Eugene M. 'Gene' Hagemann, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2009, surrounded by his family. Gene was born in Caledonia on August 8, 1924, the son of the late Casper and Stella (nee: Block) Hagemann Sr. He moved to Racine at the age of seven. On July 3, 1949, he was united in marriage to the former Jean M. Fergus. Gene served his country with the United States Army Air Corps. While stationed in Saipan, he flew 35 missions in a B29 Bomber over Tokyo as a Right Gunner. He survived two crash landings. Gene had been employed as a Pattern Maker by Massey Harris until he founded Nu Wood Cabinet in 1955. He retired in 1986. Gene was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church for over 78 years, a charter member of the Lathrop Avenue Business Association, a Boy Scout Leader for St. Ed's Troop 248, and was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus Council 697. He enjoyed all kinds woodworking, carving, and deer hunting. Most of his work was generously given to charity for fundraisers and family and friends as gifts. Surviving are his wife of nearly 60 years, Jean; their children, Terry Graham of Yellow Springs, Ohio, Paul (Karen) Hagemann of Hurley, Phil (Ryen) Hagemann of Racine, Donna (Bob) Van Caster of Hustisford, and Margo (Joe) Wiesner of Franksville; grandchildren, Dhyana (Justin Crockett) Graham of Columbus, Ohio, Mahya Graham of Yellow Springs, Ohio, Chandra (Doug) Jones-Graham of Fort Collins, Colo., Kayla Graham of Yellow Springs, Ohio, Scott Hagemann of Madison, Mark Hagemann of Hurley, Robert Van Caster and Mary Van Caster of Hustisford, Jasper Hagemann, Paige Hagemann, Trent Wiesner, Elise Wiesner, and Amelia Wiesner, all of Racine; a great-grand- daughter to arrive sometime in October; sister, Dorothy Feest of Racine; sisters-in-law and broth- ers-in-law, Donna (Larry) Pias, Diane (Pat) Taggert, Pat Hagemann, Elaine Fergus, and Dolores Fergus; special cousin, Gil (Audrey) Hagemann, of Franksville; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by their son John; son-in- law, John Graham; brothers, Cap Hagemann, Orville Hagemann, and Richard Hagemann; sisters, Laurie (Ed) Jozwik and Ruth (James) Feest; brothers-in-law, William Fergus and Richard Fergus; and sister-in-law, Lorraine (Charles) Carothers. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 19, 2009, at 10 a.m. in St. Edward Catholic Church, 15th and Grove Avenue, with Rev. Allen Bratkowski officiating. Burial with full Military Honors will be in St. Louis Cemetery in Caledonia. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 5 until 7 p.m. and in the church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, his family has suggested memorials to St. Edward Catholic Church or your favorite charity. The family would like to send a special thanks to all of the healthcare providers, who touched Gene's life with gentle care and kindness over the years. DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY 4600 County Line Road 552-9000 www.draeger-langendorf.com