Nancy A. Pagel, 76, of Eau Claire, died unexpectedly at her residence, on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. She was born on December 9, 1937, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Rudolph and Lillian ( Michalek) Linhart. Nancy married Gerald Pagel on June 30, 1956, in Chetek, WI, at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Nancy enjoyed cooking and baking, digging around in her flower beds, and traveling to the casino. Her most memorable achievement was a trip to Italy, where she visited the Pope. Nancy will be deeply missed by her husband of 58 years, Gerald; children, Robert Pagel of Eau Claire, Catherine (Jeff) Slind of Rice Lake, WI, Pamela (Chris) Caple of Frederic, WI, Donald (Paula) Pagel of Mira Loma, CA, Lawrence (Lois) Pagel of Osseo, WI, Gerald Pagel of Pueblo West, CO, and Susan (Curt) Simonson of Eau Claire. "Grandma Dancy" will also be missed by her grandchildren, Shawn Slind, Lisa Beebe, Brian Stromback, Sarah Brenizer, Bobby Pagel, Samantha Wendt, Brady Wendt, Ashley Pagel, Hannah and Matthew Simonson; as well as by her great-grandchildren, Brandin, Alex, Lexi, Teegan, Kira and Emily. She is preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Francis and Robert Linhart. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2014, at St. James the Greater Catholic Church, 2502 11th St. in Eau Claire, with Father Tom Krieg officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., with a Prayer Vigil at 6:30 p.m., on Friday, October 3, 2014, at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home, 814 First Ave. in Eau Claire and again one hour prior to the Mass, Saturday, at the church. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.lenmarkfh.com
Service Information
Cemetery
Lakeview Cemetery
1500 Buffington Drive
Eau Claire WI 54703
Visitation
Friday, October 3 2014
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services
814 First Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54703
Prayer Service
Friday, October 3 2014
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services
814 First Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54703
Visitation
Saturday, October 4 2014
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
St. James the Greater Catholic Church
2502 11th Street
Eau Claire WI 54703
Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, October 4 2014
11:00 AM
St. James the Greater Catholic Church
2502 11th Street
Eau Claire WI 54703
