Charles L. Pagel, 84, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, with his family by his side.
Charles was born on July 9, 1941, in Antigo to the late Fred and Clara Pagel (nee Koudelka). He was united in marriage to Nancy Trzebiatowski on May 15, 1971, at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Milwaukee. Charles was an electrical engineer and loved fishing. He was a proud husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Those left to cherish Charles’s memory include his wife of 54 years, Nancy Pagel; daughters, Susan (Jamie) Wilm and Carrie (John) Weyer; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Eileen (Reb) Materi; other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by Aunts, Uncles, and a brother-in-law, Steve Trzebiatowski.
VISITATION: Charles’s family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m., at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, (331 Main Street, Kewaskum, WI 53040).
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Following visitation a Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, with Father Ed Kornath officiating the Mass. Burial will take place at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery.
Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Charles’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book can be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.
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215 Forest Avenue, Kewaskum, WI 53040

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