Linda Hagedorn

Linda L. Hagedorn, 77, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Heritage Village Nursing Home in Waterville, Ohio. She was born to Erwin (Whitey) and Lenore Hagedorn on June 6, 1947, in Oregon, Ohio. Her parents preceded her in death.

Until 1988, Linda was a member of First St. John’s Lutheran Church in Toledo. In 1988 Linda and her mother moved to Perrysburg, Ohio, and joined Zoar Lutheran Church. Linda was a former member of Zoar’s Altar Guild.

Linda graduated from Clay High School in 1965. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Adrian College. Linda returned to Clay High School as a teacher for several years. She then moved into the business world, returning to her college alma mater as an Admissions Counselor. Later she moved back to Oregon and re-entered the business world until her retirement.

Survivors include her sisters, Joann (James) Hippel of Payson, Arizona, and Margie (Tom) Iserman of Perrysburg, Ohio. She is also survived by nieces Judy Villaverde and Jody Ohsiek, nephews Jim Hippel and Jeff Iserman, and 7 great-nieces and great-nephews. Family and her church were always priorities for Linda. She was also a “mother” to many beagles during her lifetime.

During the last nine years, Linda bravely struggled with limitations as a result of Alzheimer’s disease.

Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, October 29 at Zoar Lutheran Church, 314 E. Indiana Ave. in Perrysburg. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am with the service following at 11:00 am. Pastors Paul Reichert and Melanie Forrey will be officiating. Burial will be at First St. John’s Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to be made to Zoar Lutheran Church Stained Glass Window Restoration Campaign.