Full Obituary

     RONALD J. PAGEL, age 81, of Eau Claire, WI, formerly of Thorp, WI, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, in Thorp. Rev. Paul Bittner will officiate and inurnment will be held at a later date in East Thorp Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church, on Saturday, from 10am until time of service.
     Ronald James Pagel was born on August 21, 1934 in the Town of Reseburg, rural Thorp, WI, to John and Katherine (Biddle) Pagel. He was raised on the family farm and received his education at area schools. After completing his education, Ron worked as a grader operator for more than 40 years, for the Town of Worden, until his retirement. He continued to live in the Town of Worden until moving to Sunset Homes, in Stanley, WI, in 2008. He resided there until entering Dove Healthcare West, in Eau Claire, to be with his wife, Eleanor.
     He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
     Ron had many interests, but especially enjoyed deer hunting and antique cars.
     He is survived by his daughter: Deborah (Randy) Quinn of Eau Claire; three grandchildren; one great grandchild; two brothers: George (Carol) Pagel of Thorp, and William (JoAnne) Pagel of Altoona; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
     Ron was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Eleanor J. Pagel, on May 23, 2016; one son: Ronald J. Pagel, Jr.; one brother: Gerald Pagel; and one sister-in-law: Nancy Pagel.