James “ Jim” Hageman, 84 of Punta Gorda, Florida died on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Bayfront Health- Port Charlotte.
Jim was born on July 14, 1937 in Oceanside, New York. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserves in New York from 1954 to 1962. Prior to his retirement Jim was the Exceutive Director of the Cultural Center of Charlotte County in Port Charlotte. Before that he was a Manager and Regional Manager for Upton/J. Byron’s Department Store in Port Charlotte. Since moving to Charlotte County in 1977, Jim was active in numerous community organizations including the Charlotte Harbor Rotary Club, Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, the Cultural Center, and the Charlotte County Republican Executive Committee. He was also appointed by Gov. Jeb Bush to multiple terms on the Basin Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Jacqueline “Jacki” Hageman, children, Lauri Gadowry, John (Jill) Hageman, Dave Hageman; sister, Audrey (Charlie) Eschmann; and grandchildren, Kevin, Michelle and Hunter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Florence Hageman and a brother, Robert Hageman.
Memorial services celebrating Jim’s life will be held Saturday 11:00 AM November 6, 2021 at Roberson Funeral Home Chapel, 2151 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, Florida 33948
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.