Kenneth "Ken" L. Hager, 76, Green Bay, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025. He was born December 3, 1948, in Green Bay to Orville and Pearl (Andre) Hager.

Ken was born and raised with his brother, Ronald and sister, Darlene on the east side of Green Bay. He graduated from Preble High School and went on to NWTC. He was attending UW - Stout when he was drafted into the Army Reserves. In 1967 he met Patricia Salmon and on June 26, 1971, they married at St. Philip Parish. Ken was a dedicated husband and father who worked hard to provide for his family. He was very proud to be part of the Amerhart family for over 42 years, retiring as the VP of Sales and Marketing. He was an avid Packer fan and enjoyed golfing. Ken was a longtime member of St. Agnes Parish where he served on the Parish Council, the Men's Club, and the chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Ken was a man of faith and prayer who cherished his time spent with family. He loved the holidays and particularly enjoyed Christmas Eve because of the special moments he was able to spend with his family. He knew the best gift is the gift of time. Ken shared that gift with the family he loved so much.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; children, Stephanie (Aaron) Younk, Jessica (Matthew) Westenberger, David (Karen) Hager, Melissa (Josh) Neuser; grandchildren, Samuel and Allison Younk, Grace and Eric Westenberger, Davis and Davin Hager, Brooklyn and Brody Neuser; brother, Ron (Yvonne) Hager; brother-in-law, Dan Putnam Sr.; stepbrothers, Dennis Johnson, David (Dorothy) Johnson; in-laws, Pam (Steve) Wetts, Perry (Karen) Salmon, Paulette (Tom) Delaney, Rick (Mary Ann) Salmon, Paul Salmon, Phil (Christine) Salmon, Pete (Nancy) Salmon, Ed (Selena) Salmon; nieces, nephews, other special relatives, and friends.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Pearl; stepfather, Carl Johnson; sister, Darlene Putnam; parents-in-law, Edward and Marcella Salmon; stepsister-in-law, Vi Johnson and great-nephew, Eric Scherbarth.

Friends and family will gather at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 4pm to 6:30pm on Thursday, December 4; Prayer Service to follow at 6:30pm. Visitation will continue at St. Agnes Parish, 1484 Ninth St., from 10am to 11am on Friday, December 5; Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11am with Rev. Patrick Beno officiating. Entombment will be at Allouez Chapel Mausoleum. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Ken can be made to benefit Unity Hospice or St. Agnes Parish.

The Hager family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of Unity Hospice and The Meng Residence and to Dr. Anna Lim and Dr. Paul Schmitz for all of their wonderful care and kindness.