Charlotte R. Hagen

Charlotte Ruth Hagen (Mehlbrech), age 91, of Waupun passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, at the Christian Home.

Charlotte was born September 21, 1933, in Marshfield, the eldest daughter of Elwin and Ruth (Sommers) Mehlbrech. She graduated in 1951 from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids. She met her husband Vernon Hagen while working at Haney’s Drug Store, and on December 5, 1964, they were married at St. John’s Lutheran Church in the town of Sigel in Wood County.

In 1968 Charlotte and Vernon, along with their children Walter and Angela, moved to Waupun. She worked at Godshall’s Pharmacy and when she retired, she worked in the kitchen at Tom Dooley Apple Orchard.

She was an active and devoted member of Pella Lutheran Church. Over her lifetime, she wrote and submitted poems on topics of faith and life. Charlotte also enjoyed knitting and spending time with her family.

Charlotte is survived by her daughter Angela (Karl) Navis; daughter-in-law Joyce (Jeff) Koerner; grandchildren: Jeremy (Kelli) Clussman, Daniel (Kari) Schumacher, Amy (Gene) Sanders, Ryan (Stephanie) Clussman, and Paige and Taylor Navis; brother Dave (Karen) Mehlbrech; many great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Charlotte is preceded in death by her parents Elwin and Ruth (Sommers) Mehlbrech; husband Vernon Hagen; children Gerald, Ruth, and Walter Clussman; brothers Wayne, Donald, Dale, and Gerald Mehlbrech; and sister Ruth Ann (Mehlbrech) Biemeret.

Charlotte's life will be celebrated on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 2201 Chestnut Street, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, 54494. Visitation will begin at 10:00am CDT, followed by the funeral service at 11:00amCDT. As we gather to honor her, we remember her not only for her strength in adversity but also for her undying love, devotion, and the joy she brought into our lives.

We encourage those who knew Charlotte to share their memories and upload photos of her to her memorial page. These shared memories will serve as a comforting reminder of the wonderful woman she was, a testament to a life beautifully lived, and a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come.