Haggenmiller, John T.

1938-2025

John grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, graduated from University of Minnesota and served as a Lieutenant in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Following the war, he relocated to Southern California where he married Darlene and settled to build a family. During his 25-year career with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, he advanced to Assistant Chief and head of the Forestry division, pioneering modern approaches to wildfire control, erosion prevention, and habitat management. Upon retirement, he delighted in spending time with family, his veterans group, and neighbors and would often be found repairing something, philosophizing and helping others with the same kindness and care that defined his life.

John was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Darlene. He is survived by his four children, eleven grandchildren and his two sisters.