Mark Brian Hagan

Mark Brian Hagan obituary, Appleton, WI

Mark Brian Hagan

Mark Hagan Obituary

Visit the Wichmann Funeral Home - Downtown Appleton website to view the full obituary.

Mark Hagan, 71, passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth with his wife Mary by his side on August 4th, 2024. He was born on June 5, 1953, to Van and Kalma (Steiro) Hagan.

Mark and Mary spent a wonderful 21 years together. He was known Irish the Carpenter for his love of woodworking. He also loved to cook and have campfires. He was incredibly proud of his 20 years as a recovered alcoholic.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Van and Kalma Hagan.

Mark is survived by his wife Mary, children; Ryan (Morgan) Hagan, Emily (Kerven) Gerard, grand-children; Liam Hagan, Klarice Gerard, and Nicholas Gerard, sister Gail (Steve) Neufeld, stepson Ryan (Ashley) Boelter, step grand-children Quinlan and Alivia Boelter, nephew Brian (Tiffany) Kerr, brothers and sisters in law, Mike (Molly) Lillge, Gene Lillge, Tom (Mandy) Lillge, Val Lillge (Jack), Julie Lillge, Pete Lillge), best friend Duke Duquaine and his mother in law Rita Lillge.

He will be greatly missed by everyone he touched, family, friends and “addiction specialists” at Menards, Home Depot, Lowes, and Costco.

 A special thank you to his medical team and to ThedaCare at home, especially Lisa. 

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Wichmann Funeral Home - Downtown Appleton

537 North Superior Street, Appleton, WI 54911

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