Hazel M. Aggen, 84, Wittenberg, died Friday, February 12, 2016 at Ministry St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston.
She was born August 17, 1931 in the town of Morris, Shawano County. The daughter of the late Peter and Alice (Eggleston) Erickson. On November 6, 1948, Hazel was united in marriage to Donald Aggen in Birnamwood. He survives.
The couple farmed in the town of Morris for many years. Hazel worked as a store clerk for Gwidt Pharmacy, Wittenberg, for many years until her retirement. She was a former member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, town of Morris, where she sang in the church choir. She was currently a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Wittenberg. Hazel enjoyed gardening, fishing, traveling and polkas. She also enjoyed golfing and once had a ‘hole in one’ at Maple Hills Golf Course, Wittenberg.
Hazel is survived by her husband, Donald; six children, Philip (Marlene) Aggen, Germantown, David (Carol) Aggen, Wausau, Carolyn (Steve) Becker, Cincinnati, OH, Kenneth (Patti) Aggen, Pine Island, MN, Kathryn (Ron) Whitehead, Chanhassen, MN and Barbara (Bob) Burrow, Camarillo, CA, 12 Grandchildren, 7 Great-Grandchildren and a sister, Marion Murphy, FL and other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor Davison.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm, Monday, February 15, 2016 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Wittenberg. Rev. Amy Meyer will officiate. Inurnment will be in Immanuel Cemetery, town of Morris, at a later date. Visitation will be held on Monday at the church from 11am until the time of service. Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.