Walter Douglas Von Hagel,82, of Columbia, MD passed away on March 19, 2021. Doug is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Margaret L. Von Hagel; his loving daughters, Laura A. Keefer and Heather C. Von Hagel; and cherished grandchildren, Mason A. Keefer and Amina A. Burns. Family and friends will honor Doug’s life on May 25, 2021 at a memorial mass to be held at 12 noon at St. John The Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 10431 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia, MD 21044.
Doug worked at RCM&D, an insurance brokerage firm, for forty plus years. His passion, however, was music, especially that of the Swing Era. He played alto sax in several local big bands for many years.
Doug was also a talented artist and photographer. He graduated from Catonsville High School and attended Maryland Institute of Art and Loyola College. He also loved reading and discussing a good book. All facets of World War II fascinated him: the people, the battles, and especially the airplanes and ships.
Some of his other favorite things include: Calvin and Hobbs comics; watching the ships come and go at Fort McHenry and walking around and exploring the different neighborhoods in Baltimore City. Doug will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
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