Charles Edward Hagar
Charles Edward Hagar, 79, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones, on Friday May 29, 2015
Charles was born September 20,1935 in Janesville, Wisconsin, the son of the late Charles Hagar Sr. and Eleanor Hagar( nee Brocker)
Charles was in the Air Force for 4 years which inspired him to pursue a 43 year career in aeronautical engineering. During his career, notable accomplishments include three patents for fuel systems, one for the F-15 and two for the F-18 Hornet. He truly loved his job and had traveled the world. He also had a great love for fishing and enjoyed spending time with family.
Charles is survived by his wife, Saundra and four children, Rick Hagar(Melinda), O’Fallon, Mo, Tom Hagar(Jennifer), St Louis, Mo, Cindi Elsenrath(John), New Haven, Mo and Dan Hagar, Nashville Tn
Charles is also survived by three sisters, Doris Mickelson, Beloit WI, Joyce Dampier, Janesville WI and Carol King, Lubbock TX, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Eleanor Hagar and one son, Scott Allen Hagar
A memorial service will be held on Thursday June 4 from 2-5 pm at St.Louis Cremation, 2135 Chouteau Avenue, St Louis Mo
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in the name of Charles Hagar to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN
38105
I sat across from Chuck in Bldg 270 for many years while on the F-18. I truly enjoyed working with Chuck and his dry sense of humor. I was one of the “young” guys that Chuck and Larry Nale would impart their many years of wisdom to. Chuck was unique and was well respected by all who worked with him including the customer and suppliers. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Danny-my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I was fortunate to have an opportunity to work with Chuck on F18 Mod Valve upgrade. Occasionally Chuck came out to our California facility to witness testing and attended design reviews. This was where I met Chuck and got to know him. He was an excellent engineer. You could not give him sloppy answers. He would nail you! I learned many things from him. One of the most valuable wisdom he shared with me was when I asked Chuck how his children turn out to be so great. He said: “Do everything together as a family.” Thank you for all your wisdom and support.