George T. Hagstrom

George was born in Jamestown, NY, on Nov. 26, 1937, to Martin and Lillian (George) Hagstrom. He married Linda Riefle on Oct. 1, 1960; she preceded him in death on Feb. 9, 2016.

He was a 1960 graduate of Allegheny College, where he was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity.

Following graduation, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in The United States Air Force, and immediately went to navigator training.

He served as a KC-97 and a KC135 navigator and he was a Vietnam veteran.

George moved to Grove City in 1965, where he was an Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps instructor until 1968.

Also, he graduated from Youngstown State University with a mechanical engineering degree and worked and eventually become owner of Sturgeon Engineering.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, VFW Post #519, and The Fraternal Order of Eagles, all of Grove City.

George was a 50 plus year member of Grove City Country Club and served in a variety leadership role including President and he was a past club golf champion.

George served as a commissioner of Pine Township for 5 years.

He is survived by a son, James Hagstrom, Grove City, a daughter in law, Catherine Hagstrom, Huber Heights, OH, two grandchildren, Katelyn and Erik Hagstrom, a brother, John Hagstrom and wife Jane, Indianapolis, and his companion in his final years, Dolores A. (Carlson) Jackman, Wheatfield, NY. George was preceded in death by his parents, wife Linda, and a son David G. Hagstrom.

Memorial Contributions: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 819 Columbia Ave., Grove City, PA. 16127.

Online condolences at cunninghamfhgc.com

Private service. Burial with military honors at The National Cemetery of The Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA.

Arrangements by Cunningham Funeral Home, Inc., 306 Bessemer Avenue, Grove City, PA.