Carl Hagensick
Born September 17, 1934
Changed May 23, 2008
After dealing with a paralyzing stroke for some 19 years Bro. Carl Hagensick, a founding editor and frequent contributor to Beauties of the Truth, has finished his earthly pilgrimage. He leaves behind a legacy of devoted service to the brethren all over the world.
Bro. Carl was personally involved in many special projects that have blessed our fellowship immensely, such as the reprinting of the Watchtower Reprints, the compilation of the Expanded Biblical Comments, as well as the reprinting of many other writings of Pastor Russell. His extensive world travels helped create a special closeness amongst Bible Students. His desire of uniting brethren was partially realized with the creation of the first International Convention in 1988. His introduction of youth seminars has also been a great blessing to many of the young people.
The timing of his death was providential, coming just one day before the Chicago Memorial Day Convention. This provided the brethren an opportunity to share in a special Memorial Service after the convention proper. Some 350 brethren attended with an additional 300-400 viewing over the internet.
Bro. Carl will be dearly missed, but we are comforted in the hope that he was born in Zion. “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them” (Revelation 14:13).