John O. Hagan

October 14, 1924 - August 18, 2020

John O. Hagan, 95, of Evansville, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2020 at the West River Health Campus with his family at his side. John was born October 14, 1924 in Waverly, KY to the late James and Lula Mae Hagan. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 45 years, Anna Küster Hagan. John was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church; a life member of the St. Philip Men’s Club, St. Philip Conservation Club and the Knights of Columbus. He was inducted into the Brute Society of the Diocese of Evansville for his work for his church. John was an avid sports fan; he started the athletic programs at St. Philip Grade School, including basketball which was his favorite. He coached many teams including girls’ softball, Little League baseball and basketball. He also umpired girls’ softball in the rural league. In later years, John enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren play sports. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening, especially his blackberries. John retired from A&H Truck Lines where he worked as a supervisor. Surviving John are his wife of 27 years, Edith Weinzapfel Hagan; children, Jonna (Jerry) Brenner, Jeff Hagan, Jill (Rudy) Edwards and Jamie (Don) Neel; grandchildren, Andrea (John) Greaney, Jason (Michelle) Hagan, Chris (Angie) Brenner, Jeremy (Jessica) Hagan, Joshua Hedderich, Katie Hedderich, Andrew (Becca) Neel, Adam Neel and Aidan Neel; six great grandchildren; step children, Monica Weinzapfel, Jane (Tom) Antes, Christine Morrow, Beth (Jerry) Spaetti, Kurt (Becky) Weinzapfel and Mark (Jane) Weinzapfel; sixteen step grandchildren and twenty five step great grandchildren. Also surviving John are his siblings, William Hagan, Charles “Red” Hagan, Eva (Jimmie) Lyons and Judy (Ed) Willett. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 21, 2020 at St. Philip Catholic Church, Rev. Raymond Brenner and Rev. Ryan Hilderbrand officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Philip Church Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 until 7:00 PM on Thursday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street and from 9:30 AM until service time on Friday at St. Philip Catholic Church, 3500 St. Philip Road, S, Mt. Vernon, IN. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the West River Health Campus Legacy Unit for their kind and compassionate care and treating John like family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Philip Men’s Club, 3500 St. Philip Road S, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.