Kenneth K. Hagen, age 81, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, March 05, 2020 at Evergreen Health Care Center. He was born on June 11, 1938, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to the late Edwin and Ruth (Linner) Hagen. Ken went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army, in addition he went on to serve in the United States Army Reserve for seven years. On February 22, 1957, Ken was united in marriage to Joyce Fahrendorff in Missouri. He worked for Midwest Breeders for over 40 years managing the printing department. Ken was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. He was an active part of his community serving eight years on the Shawano City Counsel as Alderman, followed by many years of serving as a Police and Fire Commissioner and four years as a Cub Scout Master. For over 35 years Ken enjoyed playing cards one night every month with his sheepshead group. He also enjoyed playing cribbage, fishing and collecting coins. Ken loved his family dearly and enjoyed all of the time he was blessed to spend with them, especially his grandchildren.

Ken is survived by: his beloved wife of 63 years, Joyce; his sons, Jack (Sherry) Hagen of Menomonie, Jeffrey (Susan) Hagen of Waupaca, Jason Hagen of Shawano, and Joseph Hagen of Loyal; twelve grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Larry (Edith) Hagen of South Dakota and Ronald (Ava) Hagen of Arkansas. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service for Ken will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, March 13, 2020 at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with Rev. Steve Schauder officiating. Inurnment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted at the church following the service by the Shawano American Legion Post #117. Visitation will be held on Friday at the church from 10:00 am until the time of service.