Bernard Matthew Hagan, 88, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born on July 10, 1933, to the late George Sylvester Hagan, Sr. and Ruth Wathen Hagan. Bernard was a member of St. Stephen Cathedral and in his younger days, the Legion of Mary. He was a firefighter for the city of Owensboro for 26 years and in addition worked as a carpenter. He was an Army Veteran, during the Korean War, where he courageously served our country.
Bernard had a passion for his Catholic faith and spent many hours making rosaries and donating them to local Catholic churches. He enjoyed crossword puzzles that he would do in ink, and volunteering his carpentry skills, especially for the Passionist Nuns and local parishes of the community.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Weisbrook Hagan; five sisters, and four brothers.
Bernard is survived by his daughters, Geri (Dan) Kramer, Beni (Don) Howell, and Nici (Jon) Kelley; his grandchildren, Samantha (Joel Bednar) Brewer, Dana (Eric) Castlen, Zeb (Courtney) Kramer, Trey Howell, Cole Howell, and Matthew (Autumn) Kelley; and his great-grandchildren, Lucas Kramer, Hadrian Kramer, Eden Kramer, Abram Kramer, Eliya Kramer, Kora Jane Castlen, Alex Brewer, and Jack Brewer.
Mass of Chrisitan burial will be 11:00 am Saturday, November 20, 2021, at St. Stephen Cathedral with Father Sinoj Pynadath HGN as celebrant. Burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, November 19, 2021, at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory with a rosary and prayers at 6:00 pm with Father John Vaughan.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of charitable donations to Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathen’s Crossing, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Hagan. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Bernard Matthew Hagan and sign his virtual guestbook by going to www.haleymcginnis.com