MAUREEN LOVE

It is with great sadness that we wish to announce that Maureen Love, designer for Hagen-Renaker, died in her home on March 31, 2004, at age 81.

While a very well respected artist in her own right, Maureen had become better known to collectors and art lovers through her association with Hagen-Renaker. Hired in 1951 by John and Maxine Renaker, she started there as a decorator, but quickly demonstrated her ability to design and sculpt. While best known for her beautiful horses, she also designed numerous other animals for the company, right up until her death.

Her realistic style was more than just an anatomy lesson in nature. She captured the personality and beauty of the horses and other animals she so deeply loved. Her uncompromising spirit and desire to create the perfect model has left a legacy of incredible artwork.

She not only was a talented artist, but she was a wonderful person, who enjoyed art and nature. She was also a very down-to-earth, spunky woman, very approachable, and took great delight in sharing her creations with others.

She will be greatly missed.