Passed Away February 6, 2017. Age 70 of Inver Grove Heights
Died February 6, 2017 at home surrounded by his family, after a short, but valiant battle with GlioblastomaHe leaves his wife of 34 years, Judy (Havard) Hagen; daughter, Amy (Chris) Narlock; step-daughter, Stephanie (Ben Richards) McDaniel; granddaughters, Eleanor and Ada Richards; brother, Curt Hagen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Gladys Hagen. Wendall was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed playing the guitar (particularly with family accompaniment), being outdoors, biking, hiking and a good “discussion” about politics. He served in the United States Air Force as a navigator attaining the rank of Captain during the Vietnam war. His career included many business and entrepreneurial endeavors. Born in Minneapolis to Donald and Gladys Hagen, Wendall spent his formative years in several locations around the country due to his father’s work. He graduated from Wayzata High School and University of Minnesota and received a master’s degree from Central Michigan University. Funeral Service11 AM Thursday, Feb 9, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. E, Inver Grove Heights, MN. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS), 408 St. Peter Street, Suite 300, St. Paul, MN 55102 or online at www.gtcys.org/donate.