Glenn Hagberg

Sep 27, 1961 -

Feb 13, 2026

Glenn Hagberg, Anchorage's beloved DJ Tunemaster, recently passed away after a 2 1/2-year battle with cancer. For the last 12 years, Glenn worked as the Events Manager at the Bayshore Clubhouse and his positive spirit, enthusiasm and energy will be sorely missed in the Bayshore neighborhood residents.

Inupiaq on his father's side, Glenn grew up in Fairbanks and moved to Anchorage, Alaska, with his family at 9 years old. Glenn also enjoyed listening to records when he was young and became a big music collector as he grew. Because he had so much music, a friend asked him to DJ his wedding, after which Glenn started his own DJ business in 1992 that he operated for the next 34 years even DJ-ing in the last weeks of his life.

Glenn graduated from Service High School and from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a degree in journalism and communications. Glenn worked in public relations for Northrim Bank, was a radio announcer for eight years from 1979 to 1987, and most recently managed events at the Bayshore Events Center.

Glenn's father, Bud A.E. Hagberg, helped found the World Indian Eskimo Olympics and Glenn became a big sports fan. Glenn loved sports and his kids grew up going to Anchorage Aces, Bucs and Pilots games with Glenn. Glenn was always thinking of fun ways to spend time with his kids as they were growing up: joining parent/child bowling leagues, going camping and always providing support at his children's sports events.

On camping trips, Glenn was known for creating five-star campout meals. At home, neighborhood folks knew to come by with a plate at dinner time because Glenn would make such tasty food and always offer to feed them. His children remember Glenn packing a full lunch with fresh baked cookies every day – each day of high school – something his children never took for granted and appreciated every single day. The most thoughtful caring guy.

Glenn truly lived by the idea that you can't take it with you. He never owned a house or chased wealth, but he was rich in family, love, lifelong friendships and a job that brought him real joy. A DJ at heart, Glenn loved getting people to dance, feeding people, cooking for friends and showing up to his family's events.

In his last few weeks, friends from across his lifetime came from all over to sit with him, give him strength and remind him how loved he was. When Glenn made friends, he kept them for life - he loved big - and taught his children how to do the same.

Glenn is survived by his sister, Janet Wallace; children, Quinn C. Hagberg, Raedeen, Jonnie and Tara Neeley; and grandchildren, Ellijah Neeley-Sanders, Rigo Sanchez, Rayah Neeley-Davis. Glenn's parents, Berniece and Albert Hagberg, as well as his brother, Gregory Hagberg, passed on before.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Glenn Hagberg on March 22, 2026, from 3-7 p.m., at Bayshore Clubhouse Events Center, 3131 Amber Bay Loop Road, Anchorage, AK 99515.