Michael H. Hagen

Michael H. Hagen obituary, Berea, OH

Michael H. Hagen

Michael Hagen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Baker, Kensinger Funeral Home - Berea on May 5, 2025.

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Michael H. Hagen, 72, of Medina, Ohio, passed away on April 20, 2025 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and bone cancer. Born on February 23, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio, Mike's life was marked by his love of his family, his kindness, and his selflessness.
Mike graduated from Columbia High School in 1971, where he excelled in multiple sports and was the Homecoming King. He went on to earn his undergraduate degree from Baldwin Wallace and later received his Doctorate of Dental Science from The Ohio State University. In 1978, Mike earned a direct commission as a dentist in the United States Air Force and served honorably while stationed in Plattsburgh, New York. After his service, Mike returned to Ohio, opened his own dental practice in Valley City, and then to Medina where he retired.
Mike is survived by his beloved wife Judy (nee Labaj), his children Melanie Kincaid (Mark), and Jeff Hagen (Elisa), his stepchildren Ryan, Taylor and Zachary, his mother Ruth, his brothers Dan (Lynn), and Dave (Sue), and his three cherished grandchildren Mars, Hank, and Willie. He also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss him. He was preceded in death by his father, Don.
Mike was an avid golfer and found great joy on the greens, enjoying the game with friends and family alike. He will be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor, and love for those closest to him. He touched many lives and will be deeply missed.
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 5757 Waterford District Dr., Suite 310, Miami, FL 33126 or www.parkinson.org.
A Celebration of Life will be held on June 21, 2025 from 3:30 to 6:30 pm at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course 9445 Brecksville Road in Brecksville, Ohio.
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June 15, 2025

Philip Lee Coley posted to the memorial.

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Philip Lee Coley

June 15, 2025

To Family and Friends of Mike,

I was saddened when learning of Mike´s passing on Easter Sunday. We were good friends even though our career paths went in different directions after high school.

Mike and I first met in late summer of 1966, when we both moved into the Columbia school system (we were in the same homeroom) throughout the 8th grade.

The summer of 1967 was an exciting one for us! I would ride my bike over to his house nearly every day. Played lots of baseball, basketball, and camping out by his pond! There were a group of us (boys) that just had lots of fun together, including the baseball game versus my old friends from Elyria, that his dad (Don) and my dad drove us to at Elyria West Park.

In later years, when Mike was in Dental School at Ohio State, I would periodically meet up with Mike in Columbus for dinner (my job from Louisville included the eastern side of Ohio working on loan programs with farmer cooperatives such as Landmark and Ohio Farmers). It was so nice to meet up with Mike when I could.

He was a true friend to me, and I will always remember our good times together! RIP my good friend!

Phil Coley
Class of 1971

Now living in Glendale, Kentucky

Sally Kraus

May 12, 2025

Our condolences to the Hagen family. I graduated from Columbia Station and our family lived near the Hagen family.
Sally Kirby (Kraus) Nashville, TN

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