Donald John Hagerty Obituary
In loving memory of Donald John Hagerty of Davis, California, who departed this world on October 13, 2025 at the age of 90. Donald leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Donald may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He is survived by: his wife Rebecka Hagerty; his children, Kristina, James, Michael and Dana; and his grandson Matthew.
He also served for many years on the Board of Directors of the California State Library Foundation. Donald's contributions to the field of American art history were profound, and his legacy endures through the books and wisdom he shared.
