Thomas Edward Pagel, 80, of Kronenwetter, WI, passed away on August 8, 2023. He was born on November 17, 1942, in Wausau, WI, to the late Erwin and Margaret Pagel.

The center of Tom's life was his family. He and Sue have over sixty years' worth of treasured memories of baking, going for rides, attending the family's sporting events, playing cards from Uno to Smear. When he was with his grandsons it was impossible to tell who was having more fun.

Tom was a true outdoors man. He loved hunting, fishing and enjoyed just being in the outdoors. Goose hunting was his favorite, especially when he was with his boys. He also enjoyed motorcycles, snowmobiling and old hot rods especially his green Mercury.

Tom was retired from the City of Wausau's Department of Public Works, and a lifelong member of St. Anne's Catholic Church.

Tom was a beloved husband to Susan Pagel and a loving father to Robert (Becky) Pagel, Steven (Jenny) Pagel, and Deb (John) Ehster. He was also a cherished grandfather to Ben (Maggie), Eric, and Luke Pagel, Zach and Alex Pagel, and Jake (Brianna) Prichard. His great-granddaughter, Celeste Prichard, brought him immense joy.

In addition to his immediate family, Tom is survived by his sisters Ellen Bogen, Mary (Norman) Beilke, and Katherine Mitchell, and brothers LeRoy (Ginny) Pagel and Arthur Pagel, sisters-in-law, Rita Pagel and Patricia Pagel, and brother-in-law David (Sharon) Kuschel. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews whom he held dear.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Erwin and Margaret Pagel, his mother and father-in-law, John and Wanda Kuschel, his brothers James, David, and John Pagel, his sister Margaret Pagel, brother-in-law Dave Mitchell, and sister-in-law Virginia Pagel.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Rothschild Village Hall (211 Grand Ave., Rothschild, WI) Community Room on September 23, 2023, at 11:00 A.M with a lunch at noon.

Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time.  Online condolences may be expressed at MWCS.WS