Walter Frederick Hagberg, Jr.

Wally Hagberg, Jr. of Pine City passed away peacefully June 17, 2025, at his home in Pine City at the age of 86.

Walter Frederick Hagberg, Jr. was born October 10, 1938 to Walter, Sr. and Agnes (Lesch) Hagberg in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Better known as “Wally,” he graduated from Monroe High School in 1956. He then attended St. Paul Vocational School where he earned his diploma as an Electrician in 1958. Wally worked for Collins Electric most of his career and has been a member of the IBEW Local 110 for more than 65 years. In 1958, Wally fulfilled his dream of buying lakeshore property on Cross Lake in Pine City, Minnesota. In 1961, Wally was inducted into the US Army where he served time in Korea.

On July 12, 1971, Wally married the love of his life, Kathleen (Kathy) Lucille Klem. Wally and Kathy were inseparable, they did everything together. They resided in Roseville until 1979 when they moved to their beautiful lake home on Cross Lake.

Wally and Kathy owned and operated the Brass Rail Tavern in Pine City from 1980 to 1985. Wally was an active member of the Pine County Fair Board for 30+ years. Wally loved attending the Pine County Fair. He so looked forward to each year meeting with friends in the beer garden, having a beverage or two, eating a pork chop or two, and chatting the day away. He was actively involved in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Beroun.

Wally loved the outdoors. He was an avid snowmobiler. In 1965 he purchased his first snowmobile, a 1966 Skidoo, and his cabin was home base for many snowmobile rides through the 60’s and 70’s. In his earlier years he had a deep passion for duck hunting which carried a love for ducks for life. Fishing was a favorite pass time, especially crappie fishing from his dock and ice fishing for walleye on Mille Lacs. In his later years he enjoyed spending time cutting and splitting wood with close friends. Wally had a special love for dogs, he enjoyed labrador companionship his entire life.

Wally was a loving and devoted husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Words cannot express how much he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Wally is survived by his sister, Rosemary Beltz; mother-in-law Margaret Klem; brother-in-law Kelly (Janice) Klem; sister-in-law Tracy (Steve) Scheid and nephews Warren (Debbie) Beltz, Brian Beltz, Marc (Laura) Beltz, Michael Beltz, Matt (Kelly) Beltz, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Agnes; his loving wife of 42 years, Kathleen; sisters-in-law Karon Smith and Sandi Schouweiler; brother-in-law Warren Beltz; niece Cheryl Beltz; great-nephew Kevin Beltz, and many dear friends.

Special thanks to St. Croix Hospice and Timber Pines Assisted Living for their loving care.

Father Thomas Galarneault will celebrate Mass of Christian Burial for Walter: 11 AM; Tuesday (6/24) at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Beroun with a one-hour visitation and reviewal prior to the Mass. Walter will be interred at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Beroun. 

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel 

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