WAUSAU - Pagel, Arthur N. "Art" age 77 passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024. Art was born September 5, 1946, in Wausau Wisconsin. Art was employed by Marathon Electric for 40 years and retired in 2008. His favorite pastimes were deer and small game hunting, motorcycles, and playing cards with his brothers on Sundays.

Art was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed video chats with his children and great-grandchild Alexis and conversations with his sisters.

He was preceded in death by his parents Erwin and Margaret (Burns) Pagel. Brothers David Pagel, Jim Pagel, John Pagel, Tom Pagel, and infant sister Margaret.

Survived by children Lauri (Gary) Thom, Aurora, WI; Christopher (Dana) Pagel, Minneapolis, MN; and Sheri Pagel, Wausau, WI. Grandchildren Adam (Brittany) Thom, Aurora, WI; Aimee (Eric) Thom, Powers, MI; Devin McCown Rothschild, WI and great-grandchild Alexis Thom. Four siblings, Ellen Bogan, Mary (Norman) Beilke, Kate Mitchell, and Lee (Ginny) Pagel. Many other close family members, and longtime friend David Hanke.

In place of flowers, donations preferred to the Eagles Club of Wausau, WI, as Art enjoyed many of the holiday meals they provided. A private family burial service will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses from the Aspirus Comfort Care Unit, for their concern, kindness, and compassion.

Mid-Wisconsin Cremation Society, Schofield, WI. is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at midwisconsincremationsociety.com