Dr. Harold N. Walgren
Passed: February 05, 2017
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Dr. Harold N. Walgren
Passed: February 05, 2017
Obituary
Dr. Harold N. Walgren M.D., J.D., LLM was born in Belvidere, Illinois to Dr. Roy and Stella Walgren on March 27, 1935. He passed away February 5, 2017. He is survived by his wife Leanne, who he met while in high school and later attended the University of Colorado in Boulder together. He went on to medical school at the University of Illinois-Chicago. They married in 1958, and upon completion of medical school moved from the medical center in Chicago to Hinsdale, Illinois where they lived for 25 years, working and raising their family of three sons and a daughter, all of whom attended and graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder. In 1985 they moved to Boulder City, Nevada and subsequently settled in Litchfield Park in 1988.
Dr. Walgren’s academic degrees include a BS (Med) and M.D. from the University of Illinois, as well as a J.D. and LLM from John Marshall Law School of Chicago. He was Board Certified by the American Board of Radiology and the American Board of Legal Medicine. Dr. Walgren was a member of the Illinois Bar and licensed in Medicine in Illinois, Nevada and Arizona. Numerous professional memberships were held including the AMA and the ABA. He was a Fellow of the American College of Legal Medicine, a Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association, past president of the Civil Aviation Medical Association, past president of the DuPage County, IL Medical Association, and a past Trustee of the Flying Physicians Association. He was an active Rotarian, a past president of the Estrella Rotary Club, a Paul Harris Fellow and devoted to the Rotary Foundation.
Dr. Walgren’s military career consisted of over 33 years as a commissioned officer with the USAF, serving with the Illinois Air National Guard and on Active Duty at Luke AFB, retiring in 1995 with the rank of Colonel. His rating was Chief Flight Surgeon having completed 2262 hours of military flight time.
Dr. Walgren was a Senior Aviation Medical Examiner for the FAA and a private pilot with commercial license, instrument, multi-engine, and seaplane ratings. His private flying time totals were over 3500 hours.
Hal Walgren lived a life devoted to his wife, his family, his church, his practice and the community and nation he loved. He was a firm believer in life-long learning, higher education and the pursuit of excellence. He enjoyed target shooting, hunting, fishing, ham radio, flying and especially being a doctor to the pilots he so respected. He will be sorely missed and treasured in spirit. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert, Kenneth and Alan; and grandson Corey Walgren. He is survived by his wife, Leanne; daughter, Kimberly Marzullo (Bob); sons, Scott (Chris), Doug (Maureen), and Brad (Victoria) Walgren; and seven grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 am, Friday, February 10, 2017 at The Church of Litchfield Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Rotary Foundation, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201-3698 or The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340.
51 responses to Dr. Harold N. Walgren
Bob Locke says:
February 8, 2017
Dr. Walgren will be sorely missed by all of his pilot friends.
Kim Marzullo says:
February 15, 2017
On behalf of the entire Walgren family, thank you for your kind words and thoughts.
Kim Marzullo says:
February 8, 2017
An unpretentious, generous man with a strong presence and beautiful voice. Gentleman Doctor. Gifted Aviator. Juris Doctor. Thanks for sharing your love of the outdoors, adventure, aerospace, music and learning with us. I will miss flying with you. Soar on the wings of eagles, Dad, or skip that and hitch a ride on a F15E. You could always handle more Gs than others. Love, Bims
Dale DeMott, LtCol, USAF (Ret) says:
February 8, 2017
Hal, who we simply knew as “Doc”, was a great friend and physician. I served with him for many years at the IL ANG. I deeply share your grief and pray God’s peace upon you during this difficult time.
Kim Marzullo says:
February 15, 2017
Thank you very much. I know he treasured his time with the IL ANG.
Doug Crumrine says:
February 8, 2017
I owe my flying career to “Doc” Walgren. If it had not been for his efforts as our Flight Surgeon at the Peoria Air Guard. I never would have gone to Air Force Pilot Training. He was a great man! Thank you for your extraordinary efforts, you will be greatly missed. Please except my condolences to the family.
Fraternally,
Doug Crumrine
Kim Marzullo says:
February 15, 2017
Thank you very much, Doug.
Jerry Nuby says:
February 8, 2017
Doc Walgren will be missed by all the 182nd pilots (in Peoria, IL) who served with him. We were truly blessed to have known him. May he rest in peace with his Heavenly Father and may his family find comfort in the many friends who were fortunate enough to know him.
Kim Marzullo says:
February 15, 2017
On behalf of the whole Walgren family, thank you for your kind words.