Life Story / Obituary
Arnold F. Pagel, age 80, White Cloud, MI and Port Charlotte, FL, died Dec. 7, 2006. He was born October 11, 1926, in Big Rapids, MI. He was retired from L.E. Meyers Co. After retirement he and his wife enjoyed living on their boat for 2 1/2 years. He also enjoyed reading, hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Sharon; seven children, Linda Mclain (Doug), Edwin Pagel (Sheila), Carla Hebb (Steve) of Jackson, MI, Robert Ruiter, Pam Pagel, Terri Kelley (Bob) of Walnut Hill, FL, and Sherri Ruiter of Houston, TX; five grandchildren, Micheal Scott (Sarah), Jennifer Snyder (Justin), Bobby Kelley, Dustin Kelley, and Sydney Hebb; one great-grandchild, Sophia Scott; two brothers, Frank Pagel (Nancy) and Robert Pagel (Sandi) and one sister, Sharon Lanham (Chuck). According to his wishes his body will be cremated and there will be no funeral service. A celebration of life will be held at a later date for his close family and friends
