Dr. John H. Hageman

John H. Hageman, M.D. of Toledo, Ohio, passed into God’s hands March 30, 2011. He cared deeply for his wife and family, his patients, his church, community and his profession. Dr. Hageman was born January 25, 1935 in Gloversville, NY to Nancy Ramona (Downer) and Dr. Herbert Hageman. He graduated from Gloversville High School, and received his BA at Rochester University majoring in chemistry. Dr. Hageman went on to earn his MS in Physical Chemistry and his MD at Yale University, New Haven, CT in 1962. From 1962 to 1968, he completed a general surgery residency and cardiovascular fellowship at Yale-New Haven Community Hospital. During that time, Dr. Hageman practiced at the Hospital Albert Schweitzer in Haiti for a three month period. The people of Haiti and the hospital remained very special to him throughout his professional life. In 1968 Dr. Hageman completed a Peripheral Vascular Surgery Clinical Fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. For the next 18 years, he served as a member of the Vascular Surgery Division in the Department of Surgery at Henry Ford Hospital. In 1984, he accepted a position at the Medical College of Ohio (now known as The University of Toledo College of Medicine) as Chief of Peripheral Vascular Surgery in the Department of Surgery. For the next 14 years he served as Associate Professor of Surgery, Professor of Clinical Vascular Surgery; Medical Director, Surgical Intensive Care Unit; Medical Director of Peripheral Vascular Laboratory; established and served as Medical Director Mobile Intensive Care Unit and Medical Director of Hyperbaric Oxygen Services. He also established, directed and practiced in the Vascular Surgery Outreach Clinic at Defiance Clinic in Defiance, OH. In 2003, he became a partner in Gorman, Afridi, and Hageman, Inc. where he continued to practice until his retirement at the age of 73 years. For over 40 years, Dr. Hageman has been an influence in the practice, education and advancement of Vascular Surgery. His professional affiliations have included: American College of Surgeons, Society of Vascular Surgery, Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society, American Medical Association, Ohio State Medical Association, Academy of Medicine of Toledo and Lucas County. Positions held included Treasurer, Secretary and President of Toledo Surgical Society. Dr. Hageman also has contributed to numerous publications to medical journals. . A caring physician, Dr. Hageman emphasized the value and respect of each human being to medical students, medical residents and vascular surgery fellows. A lifelong learner and teacher, he also mentored high school and college students in their pursuit of health care careers. In his retirement he pursued his passion of nature photography. He enrolled in classes, joined organizations and traveled with his wife, Pat, to enhance his photography. He was a devoted member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church where he attended daily Mass and served as an usher. The church and its community brought him great joy and peace. Dr. Hageman dedicated his life to taking care of people both professionally and personally. His was a spirit of selfless service. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, friend and physician who will be missed greatly. Dr. Hageman was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Margaret L. Hageman. Dr. Hageman is survived by his loving wife, Dr. Patricia Donahue; his four daughters, Margaret Petrovich (Edward), Dr. Martha Hageman (Dr. Donald Kirk), Diane Wickcliff (Richard), Dr. Kimberly Hageman (David Felcan); eight grandchildren, sister Nancy Ullom (James) and several nieces and nephews. Friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home; 1770 S Reynolds Rd on Sunday April 3, 2011 from 2-7 p.m. and on Monday April 4th from 4-8 p.m. where a scripture service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will begin in the mortuary on Tuesday April 5, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. followed by the funeral mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: Hospital Albert Schweitzer, PO Box 81046 Pittsburgh, PA 15217; Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 2255 Central Grove, Toledo OH 43614 or charity of choice.

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Dr. John H. Hageman

January 25, 1935 - March 30, 2011