Gordon Haagenson, Sr.

Gordon Thomas Haagenson, Sr., born January 22, 1927, in Duluth, MN, to Ole and Evina (Oberg) Haagenson, passed away on November 16, 2024, at his home in Pine River, MN.

Gordon served in the Navy during WW2 and went on to marry Patricia Gimpel on July 15, 1946. He worked for Thorson Tool and later was a supervisor at Hydra Metal. Gordon was very handy and could fix anything; he was always busy around the house working on something. He loved to garden and watch his hard work grow. He was very affectionate and loved to give hugs, which the ladies at church missed when he was no longer able to make it. Gordon had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making others laugh.

Gordon is survived by his wife, Patricia; children, Barbara (Al) Brunsberg, Steven Haagenson, Julie (Wayne Dikes) Vanderkous, and Gordon Haagenson, Jr.; grandchildren, Tammy, Carolyn, Robbie, and Steve, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Lauren, Amanda, Jenae, Ashlee, Sierra, Bryson, Brianna, Katlyn, Jewlie, and Adrianna; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Gordon was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lorraine; brothers, Vernon, Dale, Roger, and Daynah; grandson, Steven Brunsberg; and great-grandson, Bryan.

A service will be held at a later date at the Pine River Baptist Church.