Peter Hagen

Peter Hagen

Appleton - Peter Heit Hagen, 77, passed away peacefully Friday, January 29, 2021, at Appleton Medical Center. He was born February 16, 1943, to George and Margaret (Heit) Hagen in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. He graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1961 and attended Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. He married Diane Hewitt December 23, 1976 at First English Lutheran Church. They had just celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary. He worked as a systems analyst for Valley Bank Corporation. Later, he made a career change and he retired as an AODA counselor for Theda Care Behavioral Health.

Peter was passionate about golf. He golfed regularly with his wife Diane and close group of golf buddies. He was thrilled to have some of his grandchildren join him in his passion, and he got a hole in one September 9, 2014, while golfing with his grandson, Stuart. He loved to try new golf courses whenever he traveled. Peter was looking forward to spending the summer with Diane at their new vacation home in Egg Harbor and cruising the county in his new red convertible. His experience in counseling made him a patient and encouraging husband, father and grandfather. Peter is fondly remembered for his gift as a storyteller and his passion for life.

Peter is survived by his loving wife Diane; his children, Jay (Lorie) Hagen of Minerva, Ohio and Joy (Dan) Wilds of West Bend, Wisconsin; his grandchildren, Erik, Rebecca and Chance Hagen, Brett (Nadia Lulubutr) Hagen, Stuart Wilds, Jade (Peter) Schrader and one great grandson. He is further survived by his sisters, Ida Maki, Mary Carol (Rudy) Bahlert and sisters-in-law, Joyce Hagen and Helen Hagen.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Stuart Hagen, and his brother, George, and twin brother, John.

Due to current circumstances, private services were held. To watch a recording of the memorial service, please visit Peter's obituary page at www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com.