Richard William Hagedorn, age 78 of St. Clair Shores, passed away Tuesday evening at McLaren Macomb, Mount Clemens.
He was born June 11, 1939 to Raymond and Edna (Winkelman) Hagedorn in East Detroit, Michigan. On June 11, 1960 Richard was united in marriage with Susan Marie Smith in Roseville, Michigan.
Mr. Hagedorn served in the United States Air Force, and was employed at Chrysler Corporation as an interior trim designer until his retirement on January 31, 2002. He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Roseville, the Moose Lodge, N.R.A., VIP Motorcycle Club. Richard enjoyed hunting, going to his cottage in Harrison, Michigan, and especially loved being with family. He was a great father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
Surviving is his daughter, Denise (Joe) Taormina; grandchildren, Anthony (Sherri) Taormina, Sam Taormina, Sandra Taormina; great grandchildren, Santino, Michael, Sofia, Gino; siblings, Jan (Nick) Lambert and Ron (Debbie) Hagedorn. Richard was predeceased by his wife, Susan, and brothers, Raymond and Henry Hagedorn.
Visiting hours are 2 - 9 p.m., Friday, December 8, 2017 at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday at the funeral home with Reverend George Oberle officiating. Burial will follow at Christian Memorial Cemetery, Rochester Hills.