Larry Hagen Obituary

FAIRMONT - Larry Wayne Hagen, age 77, of Fairmont, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Mayo Hospital, St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Larry at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center - Trimont Chapel (111 Apple Street East, Trimont, MN 56176) with Ean Sinn officiating. The service will be recorded and available afterwards on Larry’s obituary page at www.sinnfuneralhome.com.

Visitation will take place from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM prior to Larry’s service at the funeral home. Following Larry’s services, he will be buried next to family at Long Lake Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural St. James.

The Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center of Trimont, Sherburn, and Welcome is assisting the family with arrangements.

Larry was born on February 18, 1948, in Fairmont, Minnesota, to Vernon and Muriel (Olson) Hagen. He was baptized and confirmed at Long Lake Lutheran Church in rural St. James. Larry grew up in Ormsby and always spoke fondly of his childhood there, cherishing the close friendships and memories made with the neighborhood kids. He attended elementary school in Ormsby and graduated from St. James High School with the class of 1966.

Following high school, Larry attended Mankato State before he began his working years at Tyco Plastics in Fairmont, where he was employed for over 30 years until the plant's closing and later worked at Weston’s.

Larry was blessed with two daughters, Lacey and Teresa, and he took great joy in spending time with them throughout their lives. He had a kind and thoughtful spirit, always keeping family and friends in mind — especially when scouting for bargains or hunting for the perfect “find” he knew someone else would love.

Larry had an adventurous spirit, and enjoyed camping, motorcycling, skiing, biking, and simply being outdoors. In his earlier years, he developed a love for photography, capturing countless images of cars, motorcycles, and candid moments that now serve as cherished memories. Larry had a knack for fixing things, often in creative, one-of-a-kind ways and took pride in making something work again.

Larry is survived by his daughters, Lacey (Brett) Kietzer of North Mankato and Teresa Jansen of Maple Ridge, BC, Canada; grandchildren, Gabriel Kietzer, Claire Kietzer, Gunnar Jansen, Olive Jansen; sisters, LeeAnn (Doug) Nibbe of rural St. James, Minnesota, Kari (David) Lorenz of Elk River, Minnesota; many other family members including an aunt, uncle, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Muriel; sister, Nancy (Allan) Kruse; and great-nephew, Daniel Addabbo.