Hagen Remembered with Hot Dogs and Champagne

Hundreds attended a memorial service for Stein Erik Hagen at Gamle Logen in Oslo, Norway. Guests moved directly from Hagen’s funeral at Oslo Cathedral to the event held within the historic Gamle Logen building near Akershus Fortress.

The gathering included Hagen’s children, grandchildren, friends, and colleagues from both politics and business. Oslo’s mayor, Anne Lindboe, described the memorial as capturing Hagen’s vibrant personality and generosity. She specifically noted the menu featured hot dogs and champagne, with a long line forming for refreshments.

Attendees shared laughter and tears while remembering Hagen, who died unexpectedly of cardiac arrest on May 4th at age 69. He leaves behind four adult children, ten grandchildren, and his husband, Bendik Skinningsrud. Hagen was a prominent figure in Norwegian business.

The article does not detail Hagen’s specific business ventures or lasting impact on the Norwegian economy. Plans for a continued remembrance remain unspecified.