Herbert H. Hagens, 99, of Princeton, NJ, crossed the Threshold on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Stonebridge at Montgomery.

Herbert was born in Princeton, NJ, on July 1, 1922 and was a lifelong resident.  His father, Henry Hagens, was an early practioner of biodynamic farming and gardening.  His mother, Emmy Hagens, was a Waldorf teacher.  Herbert attended the Rudolf Steiner School in New York City and graduated from the Hun School in Princeton.  He was a member of the Class of 1945 at Princeton University.

A fter serving as a navy officer in World War II, he married Velva A. Hagens (nee Helms) in East Randolph, New York.  In 1950 they moved back to the family home on Lower Harrison Street in Princeton where they raised their two sons.  With his background in electrical engineering and acoustics Herbert established Hagens Recording Studio, Inc. in 1952.  The business began with music recording, record cutting and sound and film mixing.  It expanded to full scale video postproduction and incorporated the advances in digital technology.  His two sons continue to operate the company.

H erbert was a member of the Anthroposophical Society in America and hosted the activities of the Princeton Group for many years.  He took a special interest in supporting the Waldorf School of Princeton and produced a series of videos about Rudolf Steiner's approach to education and the art of eurythmy.

Herbert was predeceased by his wife, Velva Hagens (October 7, 1997).  He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Herbert O. and Adelaide B. Hagens of Kingston, NJ, his son Peter R. Hagens of Princeton, and a cousin Inge Karl of Berlin, Germany.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, 4:00PM at the Kimble Funeral Home, Princeton, NJ. Guests may gather beginning 3:15PM

Reverend Liza Marcato of The Christian Community Church will officiate.

Burial will take place in East Randolph, NY.