Mr. Gagen was a social studies teacher at Althoff Catholic High School for 42 years.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, John and Myrtle, nee Colgan, Gagen.
Surviving are one son, Tim (Diahann) Gagen of Belleville, IL;
one daughter, Ann Roberson of Wichita, KS;
four grandchildren, Ashley and Donovan Gagen,
and Andrew and Xavier Roberson;
and three brothers, Robert (June) Gagen of Belleville, IL,
James (Margie) Gagen of Licking, MO,
and William (Kittie) Gagen of Lebanon, IL.
Memorials may be made to the Althoff Alumni Fund. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 2015, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, September 14, 2015, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with Msgr. Jack McEvilly officiating. Cremation services will follow.
Condolences Left For John “Jack” Gagen
Tim I am so sorry to hear about your father. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the joyous memories bring you peace!
Kathy Duckworth, Collinsville , Illinois , 62234
I worked with Jack for 12 years at Althoff and spent time with him outside of school. This was 1967-1989.
Jack was a great guy. My sympathy to his family.
Tom Burke, Eureka, Missouri, 63025
I am so saddened by the news of Jack’s passing. Having been neighbors with you all in Belleville for 20 years, I will miss him when I return from Memphis. Much love and prayers to the whole family.
Gina Ruther, Memphis, TN, 38119
Jack was one of the early laymen teachers hired at Cathedral High School by the Brothers of Mary, and he continued to Althoff as we opened in 1964. He definitely enhanced our group. Sympathy to his family and offspring.
John McAteer, Greenville, Illinois, 62246
I had the pleasure of being on staff with Jack at Althoff for 10 years. He was a wonderful go to person. I am sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts & prayers.
Lisa Tiedemann, Belleville, IL, 62221
Jack was a wonderful person who did much for his students at Althoff CHS. I extend my prayers and sympathy to the Gagen Family.
Timothy Richards, Swansea, Il., 62226
I first met Jack in 2004 while he was on a visit to Australia, and we “clicked” to the stage that we haves then spent enjoyable weeks in each other’s company both here and in the States. He was a great bloke with a wonderful sense of humour – I look forward to saying “G’day Jack” to him as he waits at at the pearly hates.
John Gagen, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 4053