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DeeAnna “Dee” L. Hagen, age 74, of Victoria, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at her home. No services will be held at Dee’s request.
Obituary
DeeAnna Lynn Hagen nee Wilson passed away peacefully in her home on July 31, 2025.
Dee, as she preferred to be called, was born April 2, 1951 in Faribault, Minnesota. She was the third of four children born to Russell and Blanche Wilson. The Wilsons relocated to Lakeville, Minnesota, when Dee was a teenager. Dee graduated from Lakeview High School in 1969. She went on to further her education at St. Cloud State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Special Education and securing employment at Hutchinson High School as a Special Education teacher.
After the birth of her two sons, Dee was hired as a Special Education teacher in the Litchfield, Minnesota, school district where she later became the Basic Skills Coordinator for the Litchfield school district until her retirement in 2010. While employed in the Litchfield district, she completed her Master’s Degree in Education at St. Mary’s University.
After retiring, Dee and her husband, Duane, moved to Victoria, Minnesota, where she enrolled in and completed the Master Gardener program at the University of Minnesota. Gardening then became her passion and full-time activity. She volunteered weekly at the nearby University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Additionally, she worked part-time at Hartman’s Garden Center in Victoria and maintained a large garden of her own at her home.
Dee is preceded in death by her parents, Russ and Blanche Wilson; her sister, Charlene Wilson Roschen; and her brother, Denton Wilson. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Duane Hagen; their sons, Daniel Hagen and his wife, Kathy, Douglas Hagen; one grandchild, Colin Hagen; and her sister, Dawn Wilson Peterson.
Brenda Schumann says
My condolences to Dee’s family. She was a blessing to all the staff and students in Litchfield Schools. She made a difference in so many lives. May she rest in peace for a job well done. A fine soul gone too soon.
Joanne Shequen says
My condolences Duane to you and your family. I enjoyed working with Dee and remember the fun times we had at Wagner Elementary. Keeping you and your family in my prayers
Dave Whitchurch says
I was saddened to hear the news about a wonderful person here on earth, Dee.
I loved how much wonderful things she did for kids in the Litchfield school district and her wonderful sense of humor and laugh! She will be truly missed.
Condolences to all
MaryKay Hannan says
Our deepest sympathy to you, Duane, Dan, Doug and family
I was saddened to see the news about Dee. When I’ve seen the Victoria sign
I always say I need to contact this wonderful family, but sadly I didn’t.
It was great knowing you as one of my child care families and neighbors to my parents.
Dee was a great gal. Caring thoughts to you during this time and always after losing
your wife, Mom, grandma.
Bill and MaryKay Hannan
Sharon Detert says
Duane and boys, so sorry for your loss. Dee was a good teacher, boss and friend, and I’m so glad to have known her. Her sweet smile and infectious laugh have stayed with me. It was wonderful you could move near the Arboretum when you retired, where she loved to volunteer. Dave and I will be thinking of you all.