Webster City- Hamilton County is remembering the life of a retired county Sheriff. Dennis Hagenson of Webster City died this past Monday, October 19th at the age of 79 at Van Diest Medical Center. Hagenson was the Hamilton County Sheriff as a deputy and then became the Sheriff for 12 years until he retired in 2016. He was then succeeded by Doug Timmons. Hagenson was an instructor of the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program for students in the schools of Hamilton County. He was involved at a time as an officer with the Hamilton County Conservation Department prior to his work with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Hagenson was involved with the Kamrar Lions, Antique Tractor Club, Webster City American Legion Post 191, the Izaak Walton League, Pheasants Forever and the Hamilton County Peace Officers Association. He has dedicated more than 50 years to teaching hunter safety classes, sharing his knowledge and passion for hunting and outdoor safety with generations of students across Hamilton and surrounding counties.
The visitation for Dennis Hagenson will be held this Thursday afternoon, October 22nd from 4 until 6 p.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church at 2020 Superior Street in Webster City. The funeral service will also be held at Faith on Friday morning, October 23rd at 11:00 a.m. The Foster Funeral and Cremation Center of Webster City is in charge of arrangements.