Howard Von Hagel fought many fires over a 40 year career, but lost his battle with cancer on February 25, 2014. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward Von Hagel, Sr. and Helen Slatsky Von Hagel, brother, Edward Von Hagel, Jr. Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years Sharon, 4 children, Christopher, Lisa, Brian, and Brooke Von Hagel. One sister, Linda Miller and one granddaughter, Ava Grace. The family will receive friends at Prince of Peace Catholic Church from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday, February 27, 2014. Funeral Mass will be said at 10:00 AM Friday, February 28, 2014 also at Price of Peace Catholic Church. Graveside services will be conducted at 12:00 PM at St. Michaels Catholic Cemetery in Brookside, AL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center, Pancreatic Cancer Fund, WTI 210, 1720 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294 in Memory of Howard Von Hagel.