Emma Marie Pagel, 99, of Crossville, TN passed away on March 29, 2013 at Cumberland House.
Emma Pagel will be buried at North Shore Memory Gardens, St. Joseph, Michigan. A memorial service will be held in Michigan at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Bread of Life Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 1414, Crossville, TN, 38555, or Trinity Tabernacle Youth, 2028 South Main St. Crossville, TN 38555.
Ms. Emma was born on June 9, 1913 to Gustav and Pauline Klatt Patzer in Dresden, ND.
Emma (Patsy) Pagel retired from Sears as an investigator in the Credit Department. She was always very active in the First Church of God, St. Joseph, Michigan; working in the church Women’s Missionary Guild and teaching Sunday School Classes. She was chairperson of the “Angels of Mercy” a church group providing dinners for the sick and needy families. She was hostess for may church dinners and often supervised the occasions. Singing in the senior choir was always very much enjoyed. She was also a part-time caregiver after retirement. Following
the death of her husband 12 years ago, she has lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Harry Funk, in Crossville, Tennessee. She enjoyed gardening and traveling with them. While living here, in Crossville, she attended Trinity Tabernacle, and was a great supporter of the Bread of Life Rescue Mission.
Emma is survived by: Sons & Daughter-in-Iaws: Sherwood Pagel (Diana); Very Special Nephew: William Patzer (Darlene);Daughter & Son-in-law: Beverly Funk (Harry);Grandchildren: Sharon Funk Fischer (Douglas), Marilou Funk Santiago (Randy) ,Courtney Pagel Jokisch (Jeremy), Taylor Pagel Karpeles (Ryan), Jennifer Pagel, Tiffany Pagel, Ryan Pagel, Michael Pagel,Lindsey Pagel; Special Niece & Nephews: Jeffrey Patzer (Sue), Cynthia Patzer Bouvier (Rob), Scott Patzer (Shelly)There are eleven (11) great grand children, and many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by: Spouse: Harry Otto Pagel; Brothers: Six (6) all deceased; Sisters: Four (4) all deceased;
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Our condolences to you and Harry. It is amazing that your mother lived to be 99 years old. I know that you will miss her and will be comforted by the many memories of the times you had together.
she was doing great, so it was a real shock when Carol(Garry’s sister) cellad me to tell me about your mom. I have stopped by the house several times and had wonderful talks with your mom since I moved to Ames, and I will always remember the good times and the long talks we had when I was younger. Your mom and dad were like second parents to me and always watched over me. I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers go out to all of you. Would love to stay in contact with you, so please send me your emails. Take care and hope to hear from you soon. Donna Moorman(Janda)