Barbara J. Pagel

Barbara J. Pagel obituary, Dodgeville, WI

Barbara J. Pagel

Barbara Pagel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McGuire-Peterson-Houck Funeral Home on Nov. 26, 2025.

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Barbara J. Pagel (Hach), age 85 of Spring Green, unexpectedly passed away on June 22, 2024. Barb was born September 18, 1938, to Martin and Barbara Hach in Dodgeville, WI.
Barb loved to fish, play cards-she was known as "the Card Lady", and visit with family. She was a die-hard Packer and Brewer fan. Barb was very crafty and loved to crochet blankets for family and friends.
Family was really important to Barb. One of her favorite things to do was having lunches and going on vacations with her sisters. She also loved attending family activities. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the highlight of her life.
Barb will be missed for her positive attitude, support, and care of those around her.
Barb was preceded in death by her sons: Daniel Hach, Clarence Christian, and Jeffrey Christian; her parents; four sisters; and one brother.
Barb is survived by her children: Rick (Laurie) Christian, Martin (Arlene) Christian, Lisa Dorow, and Barb Christian; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 5 sisters; 5 brothers; and many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Ss. Anthony & Philip Catholic Church, Highland. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM until 11:45 AM. Burial will follow at St. Anthony Cemetery with Father Tafadzwa Kushamba officiating. The McGurie-Peterson-Houck Funeral Home, Highland, is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.houckfuneralhomes.com
McGuire-Peterson-Houck Funeral Home 608-929-4815 Highland www.houckfuneralhomes.com
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