Charles 'Chuck' Arthur Hagberg Obit

CHARLES "CHUCK" ARTHUR HAGBERG, 92, of Perry Lake Township, died at his home on May 24, 2023.  He was born on Oct. 14, 1930 in Ironton to Harry and Esther (Gilbert) Hagberg.  Chuck married Joan Louise Seely on Oct. 21, 1950 in Crosby.   He was a retired Civil and Safety Engineer with the State of Wisconsin, Minnesota and other states and  was a private advisor.  He was a well-known local saxophonist with the Johnson Chicks (Three Chicks and a Chuck). He and his fellow musicians could be found entertaining the residents of many local assisted living and retirement facilities. He will be missed by family and friends alike.  He had a strong personality and a sharp mind which reflected wisdom.  Toward the waning years of his life he wished to be known as a “Servant of the Lord”.  His family and friends shall remember him as that and look forward to seeing him again in the resurrection of the dead. Preceding him in death are his parents; two sisters, Norma (Andrew) Eytzen and Grace (Clarence) Baker and one son, Timothy Hagberg. He is survived by his wife Joan; his son and dayghter-in-law, Wade and Maribeth Hagberg of St. Cloud; his daughters, Marta Hill of Crosby, Roxanne Schara of Fitchburg, WI and Blenda Hagberg of Crosby; 16 grandchildren and several great-and-great-great-grandchildren. A Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at the Cuyuna Lakes Community Church in Crosby.  Burial will be at the Lakewood Cemetery in Crosby.  A visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.   Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.