John A. Hagedorn Obituary
The passing of John A. Hagedorn (Merrill, Wisconsin) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 14, 2025 at the age of 78. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John A. Hagedorn or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As we bid John farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For John is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Hugo O. Hagedorn and Ruffina L. Hagedorn (Fruend); and his brothers, Charles and Doug. He is survived by: his siblings, Edward Hagedorn (Polly) of Merrill, Patricia Hagedorn of Merrill and Bonnie Huth (Steve) of Merrill; and his siblings-in-law, Judy Hagedorn of Wausau, Ray Harris (Dena) of Merrill and Dorwin Harris (Sue) of Merrill. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews; and two great nieces.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 at 9:30 AM at the Waid Funeral Home (301 Eagle Dr, Merrill, WI 54452). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
