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1945
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2025
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John Hagner Obituary
John leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Lee Ellen ("Ellie") Hamm Hagner; children, Chris (Allison), Kate (Tom Jelen), and Drake (Beau Archer) Hagner; eight grandchildren; brother, Charles (Rae) Hagner, sister-in-law Carolyn Zepf Hagner, and three nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Philip and Margaret Drake Hagner, and brother, Gerald Hagner.
Born in 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he graduated from the University of Cincinnati (1968) with a degree in mechanical engineering. The US Public Health Service brought him to Bethesda, Maryland to serve at NIH. John earned his law degree at night from Georgetown Law (1973). Later, he returned to Georgetown for 21 years of adjunct teaching.
John was a founding partner of David, Hagner, Kuney & Davison (1977-1998), which merged with Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP, where John practiced commercial real estate law until retiring in 2023. He was a trusted counselor and gifted negotiator. John provided legal expertise to many charities and Saint Mark Presbyterian Church where he and Ellie were long-term members for 52 years.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD 20852. A reception will follow. The service will be live-streamed at www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Mark Presbyterian Church.
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Robbi and Jeff Shane and family
March 20, 2025
Dear All Family members,
We are so very sorry to learn of John's passing.
We send you our deepest sympathy for this terrible loss. Hugs to you all!
Liz Kilfoy, IKF Neighbor
March 16, 2025
With Sincere sympathy Ellie and family for loss of John. Let the memories of so many years bring you and loved ones peace
Judy & Brian Madden
March 16, 2025
We were so sorry to learn of John's death. We remember him always as a kind, caring husband & father -- always a positive presence when our kids were young together. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Judy & Brian Madden
Jah Hauber
March 16, 2025
Ellie. Our thoughts and prayers and with you at this very sad time. You know I'm here for a hug any time. Jan and Ron Hauber
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