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Published by East Valley Tribune on Jul. 1, 2007.

Earl Thomas Nagel passed away on June 28, 2007, at the age of 85. Earl was born in Youngstown, OH to William and Ellen Nagel and is preceded in death by 3 brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife Marge, daughter Earlyn Cramer and son Charles Nagel (Shelley), brother Ken Nagel of New Middletown, OH, grandchildren Alissa, Thomas, Patrick Nagel and Don Cramer (Patty), great grandchildren Amber, Rachael, Julio and Carlos. Earl was in the 1st Marine Division from 1940 to 1945 when he was honorably discharged after his tour of duty in Guadalcanal. Earl met and married Marjorie Shaffer in 1944. Earl moved his family from Youngstown, OH to Phoenix, AZ in 1958. He was active in El Zaribah Shrine as well as past President of the Sun Lakes chapter. He loved to sing 4 part barbershop music and was a member of two choruses. Earl was a member of the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church and sang with the church choir. Earl was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Memorial services for Earl will be in September 2007 at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Bueler Mortuary. Sign the Guest Book at eastvalleytribune.com
This obituary was originally published in the East Valley Tribune.

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July 9, 2007

Laura Mills posted to the memorial.

July 5, 2007

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July 5, 2007

Marco Rohrer posted to the memorial.

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Laura Mills

July 9, 2007

Dear Earlyn,

I'm so sorry to hear about your Father's passing.

My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Laura

Tempe ADHC

July 5, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We will forever remember Earl and his positive attitude. Earl greeted us each morning with a song. It seemed as Earl not only would sing aloud for all to enjoy, but that he always carried a song in his heart as well. Thank you for sharing Earl with us. Please let us know if there is anything we can do fo you you. You are in our thoughts during this sorrowful time and always.

Marco Rohrer

July 5, 2007

Dear Earlyn,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Nilay Johnson

July 4, 2007

It's funny that the first entry should note that she had the same birth day as Mr. Nagel, as it relates to me, my birthday was his death day. But I believe it was a better day for him in '07 than for me in '79. “A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s birth.”—Eccl. 7:1 On the day of my birth I had done nothing. However, the day of death, although one of morning for survivors, is also a day of celebration for Mr. Nagel. His family and friends can recognize his accomplishments, talents, happy memories. It is during the full course of life that a person’s name takes on real meaning, identifying him as to the kind of person he is.

To his family, I would like to say, you can look forward to seeing him again when God resurrects those who have passed away in death. Also that he is free from suffering now, and in some ways you are too. I think he would be glad for you to have relief.

I went through a similar situation almost 4 years ago to the day. It's not easy and the memory of it will continue to bring you grief. I know there were few words that made a difference to me then and I am just as much at a loss for something meaning-full to say now as before the death I saw. So I'll end this by saying you are all in my thoughts and I grieve for your grief.

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Libby Cooper

July 3, 2007

I am a friend of Earlyn and knew her father through her eyes. Earlyn I know how wonderfully you took care of your dad and how you will miss him. My prayers are with you and your family. Your friend. Libby

pete baar

July 3, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Bob Lehman

July 3, 2007

My thoughts and sympathy to Earlyn and the rest of the family.

Olga Pagan

July 3, 2007

Dear Earlyn and Family,

My condolences and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Celeste Johnson

July 1, 2007

Dear family,
I grieve with you today in the passing of your husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

I was one of Earlyn's friends that was fortunate to know Mr. Nagel. We even share the same birth date. That always made me feel like we shared something special. Mr. Nagel always made me feel welcome and loved. He loved to find something to laugh about. I know he will be greatly missed by all of you, but, I am sure each one of you remember something special about him. He made each one of Earlyn's friends feel special.

God bless you all. You are in my prayers.

Mrs. Nagel I will pray for you today knowing that your life partner is gone, but, eventually a glorious meeting in Heaven will happen. That is the glorious Hope I know you have. May God bless you as you face each day.

Earlyn you were an incredible daughter to your father. God will reward you. My prayers also go out to you. Thanks for sharing your father with all of us.

Celeste

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