Date of Death: December 25, 2025
Service Details
Obituary Notice
Kurt F. Hagenbuch, 81, of Three Rivers, was reunited with the love of his life on December 25, 2025, passing away at Centrica Rose Arbor Place.
He was born March 18, 1944, in Three Rivers, the son of Floyd and Violet (Bingaman) Hagenbuch Sr., and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1962.
Kurt worked in the tool and die industry for many years, starting with 25 years at W.F. Wells and then at The Johnson Corporation (now Kadant Johnson) for 22 years, retiring in 2009.
On November 14, 1964, he married Dianne Forward, his high school sweetheart, beginning a nearly 61-year journey marked by love, laughter, and deep devotion to family.
Kurt was a lover of all animals, especially dogs. Throughout their marriage, the Hagenbuchs had many dogs of all different breeds. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed the outdoors. In his later years, he was especially fond of his snack drawer, always filled with Honey Buns, molasses cookies, and powdered donuts.
Kurt and Dianne enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren and were familiar, supportive faces at their sporting events.
Remaining to cherish his memory are his daughters, Kimberly (David) Veenstra and Kandi Hagenbuch; grandchildren, Derek and Kiersten; mother-in-law, Bertha Forward; sisters-in-law, Bobbie (Floyd Jr.) Hagenbuch and Carole (Jerry) Hagenbuch; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dianne Hagenbuch, on May 20, 2025; and his siblings, Bernadette, Delores, Nola, Floyd, and Jerry.
Additional Information
Donations in Kurt’s memory may be directed to Centrica Care Navigators, https://centricacare.org/giving/, or envelopes will be available at Hohner Funeral Home.
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Always enjoyed seeing Kurt and Dianne’s smiling faces when they came into Bippus Shell. Lovely people. My condolences to the family.
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayer for you.
I’m so sorry to hear this.
I’ve known Kurt and Dianne all my life.
They are reunited now and you know they are happy together again.
Love to all your family.
Kim and family,
I’m sorry to hear about your dad. He was a really nice guy and will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so saddened by this. The heart is never ready to lose our loved ones. Sending my condolences to your family.
I am so sorry for the terrible pain this family has endured in the past year. Blessings to you all. I know that it will bring peace to know that they are together again.
Worked with Kurt at Kadant-Johnson. He was very knowledgeable at his job. A good guy, will miss him. Sympathies to the Family.
Kandi, Kim and family, Sending my sympathies, love and hugs to you all. Kurt and Dianne have always held a special place in my heart.
I’m so very saddened to see this. I knew he wasn’t doing well . It is still very difficult for you and your family. Love you.