June M. Hagen

June M. Hagen, 92, Chippewa Falls, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2021, at Grace Edgewood in Altoona, under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

June was born July 12, 1928, in Ruby, to Ed and Mildred (Luke) Bonn.

She was a graduate of Stanley High School.

June married Florian Hagen Sept. 26, 1945, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huron. Florian preceded her in death March 27, 2003.

Growing up, June was proudly the secretary of the Busy Bee 4-H Club in Ruby.

June and Florian married shortly after she graduated high school, and soon began to raise their family. She was a homemaker and raised her 11 children.

From the mid to late 1970s, her family operated root beer stands, first in Durand, then in Chippewa Falls, with the “Irvine Drive Inn,” then the A& W in Eau Claire. She also worked as a nurse’s assistant at the Rutledge Home in Chippewa Falls.

June was an avid reader, Scrabble player, enjoyed planting flowers in her garden and working on crossword puzzles.

She is survived by her children – Ronald (Dee), Florida, Richard (Phyllis), Florida, Ed “Dan” (Beth), Wisconsin, Kevin (Kathy), Wisconsin, Nancy, Wisconsin, Jeffrey (Nancy), Arkansas, Debra, Iowa, James (Suzanne), Florida, Thom (Wendy), New York, and Greg (Holly), Florida; 65 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and greatgreat- grandchildren; and sister – Kay Diamond, Wisconsin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son – Dave; brothers – Kenneth and Ed Jr.; and sister – Bonita Dixon.

June will forever be remembered for her sass, feistiness and sometimes, an inappropriate comment or two. Several years ago, June was asked how she wanted to be remembered: “Throughout my life, and with the love of my life, I have given birth to many precious lives. They, in turn, have touched lives and given birth to the next generations. I’ve had tough times and good times, but have always tried to do the best, with love in mind.”

A special thank you to Mom’s caregivers, who treated her like family – the staff at Grace Edgewood, Kristi and Jennifer, from Inclusa, and Carli Palmer.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at the Cornell Cemetery.

Chippewa Valley Cremation Services – Celebration of Life Center, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be expressed at chippewavalleycremation. com.