64 of Gilbert, Arizona died Friday, September 30, 2011 at his home surrounded by his wife and family. Born September 13, 1947 in Winslow, AZ was the son of Hank and Mary Louis Nagel. Joe moved to Farmington, NM as a teen he graduated from Farmington High School in 1965. Upon graduation he began working as a “roughneck” in the oil and gas industry in the Four Corners area. He spent several years as a Fireman for the Farmington Fire Department and eventually went to work for El Paso Natural Gas Company as a welder then painter. He established Joe Nagel’s Liquid Wallpaper and Painting Company in 1976 and was a very successful Painting Contractor in Northern NM throughout the 1970 and 80’s. After the death of his first wife Dorella Duran Nagel in 1982 he and his son Phil Nagel of Farmington moved to Mesa, AZ in 1985. He married Jo Lynn Bailey of Gilbert, AZ in 1987 and they eventually established Haul in all AZ Trucking Company”. Joe Nagel is preceded in death by his mother Mary Louise ‘Blackwell’ Nagel and father, Henry Michael Nagel, his older sister Charlotte ‘Nagel’ Paulmeyer and his first wife and mother of his two sons, Dorella ‘Duran’ Nagel, niece, Ann Sconza who passed away last year and great grandchild baby Israel Martinez. Surviving Joe, in addition to his wife Jo Lynn ‘Jody’ Nagel are his son Colonel Adrian Michael Nagel and daughter-in-law Michelle of Fort Detrick, MD with grandchildren Darian, Cheyenne and Dakota, son Phil Nagel and daughter-in-law Leslie of Farmington, NM with grandchildren Carissa King of Farmington, NM, Kara Martinez of Bloomingfield,NM, Brianna and Chelsea Bell of Tooele, UT and Dillon and Austin Nagel of Farmington, NM. His great grandchildren include Conner, Ezekiel, Payschence Sarenity, stepson Sean Martin and grandson Benjamin of Phoenix, AZ, sister Bette ‘Nagel’ Sollars and her husband Tom Sollars of Mesa, AZ, sister Sue Ann ‘Nagel’ Stone and her husband Charlie Stone of Albuquerque, NM and their son Josh and Jenn of Kansas City,MO, Joe’s sister Charlotts’s children, nieces Mary Orlando of Mesa, AZ and Ellie Wagner of MN and Joe’s sister Bette’s children, nephews Lance Cleveland of Gilbert, AZ, Shane cleveland of Chandler, AZ, Brandon Cleveland of San Tan Valley, AZ and Clinton Dusenberry of AUstin, TX.
Visitation will be held from 6-8pm with a Rosary at 7pm, Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Mass will be at 2pm, Thursday, October 6 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix. Joe, Dad, Grandpa, Uncle Joe you will be truly missed and forever loved. “What matters more than length of life is where you’ll spend eternity: If you have placed your faith in Christ, Then Heaven’s glory you will see.”
Charlotte Latham
Uncle Joe my dad is up there waiting for you with boxing gloves on….. I loved you always and forever there is no one like my Uncle Joe. Thanks for all the life lessons you taught us as kids. You will be missed but never forgot.
Carol Velasquez Johnson
Phil and Adrian,
I just wanted to let you know ” l LOVE YOU’! Uncle Joe was a very special person to me.. I remember when I was little being the youngest of all of us spending many of nights at your house and I was the only one that got to sleep with my NINA and NINO. I remember those days like yesterday. He will never be forgotten… Always in my heart and on my mind. My prayers are with you and the family…..!!!!!!
Dana Smith
What do you say at a time like this. I can’t even think of the right words. I have very fond memories of Joe from all the times we would come over to visit or play cards together. How he would accuse me of looking at Mark before playing my cards, and then make me cover my eyes with a hat. How we all laughed and had such a great time together. Today I see Joe smiling and laughing.
Jody, I love you so much. You have always been such a huge part of my life. I know that words can not take away the pain and sorrow. Please know that you are not alone. You are continually in my thoughts and prayers.
Eddie, Val, Alexis, & Joel Lovato
We are so sorry for your loss, we are sending our prayers to you all. We wish we could make the service, but impossible right now. Our thoughts go to you and the entire family for comfort and healing. We love you all.
Diane Conway
Joe was a great man, always had a smile on his face, and shared it with everyone.. The world was a better place with him in it.. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Ginny Gesen
Jody my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I know what Joe and you have been going through with his illness and I said many prayers for him and you. May God bless you and the family during this time of loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Joe will be so missed by all.
LaVern Keating-McDaniel
Adrian Phil& Jody,
My thought and prayer are with all of you.Sorry I will not make it to Arizona as I am in WY,Joe rest in peace, you sure fought it all the way you will be missed,Jim will be ready to give you a ear full.Love you all and see you soon.
Elver Sherrell Crow
My condolences and regards to the family. Joe’s life resonates with me. While I never met him, in my mind he represents an impeccable generation; one with a stalwart pioneering spirit; a breed of American that is slowly passing from our landscape. I know that he was a fighter, for Adrian spoke often of his Dad’s grit and determination. He has cast a tall and long shadow. I pray for your family’s solace and comfort during this time and know that as a grandfather, a father, an uncle and a friend he has left an indelible mark that will be a treasure to you for decades. God’s richest comfort and blessings. Respectfully given.
Tibor and Taryn Lanczy
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Nagel Family. We never met Joe, but have seen the best of him thru Adian. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Clarice Montoya
Wow, talk about memories flooding thru my brain……Uncle Joe I will always remember the awesome times we had together. All the times you saved us, you helped my mom and dad. You were superman when we were little kids…. You shared Aunt Dorella, Adrian and Phil with my family. My dad needed you and we needed you. You always came thru. ALWAYS!!! You will always be in my heart and soul. Til we meet again 🙂 Say hello to my dad.
Lance, Max and Ally Cleveland
Uncle Joe gave me some of my fondest childhood memories, memories I will be able to cherish for the rest of my life. Thank you. Uncle Joe was always the cool Uncle as far as all the kids go, The one who could make any kid laugh, Thank you. You are gone now, but not from our hearts and Memories. Uncle Joe was blessed to have such close support from his family and Friends at a time he needed it most. I consider all of you who took care of My Uncle Joe when he needed it most, To be Angel’s right here on Earth, Thank you
Shayler Duran
Phil and Adrian, love you guys. Sorry for your loss. Joe, was my hero and will always be my Superman.
LTC Daniel Townsend
To the loved ones, family and friends of Joe Nagel. I am sadden by your loss and pray love, understanding and peace throughout your healing period. God Bless you all.
Herman & Shirley Bunce
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you All.
Herman, Shirley & Jerri Bunce
Corny Pinney
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, Bette. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I am sure that Joe is at peace and is no longer in pain. Love to you and your family. Corny and Larry
Michael and Joanne Castaldi
Adrian, Phil, and Mrs. Nagel,
My wife and I wish to offer you our most sincere condolences for Joe. We realize how difficult this time can be, but the sun will shine again in your lives.
I know you are very proud of the way he accepted his fate, and the manner in which he refused to surrender. He has been and always will be an epic figure in life.
We take great joy in the example of his couragious struggle. And like you we also are comforted knowing he has gone to a place where there is no more pain, crying, or darkness. May he eternal peace. And may your family’s grief be both constructive and short.
Sincerely,
Michael and Joanne
Doug Patterson
Suzi and I are praying for you and your family for His Grace during this time. We are sorry about your loss.
Bob and Jeanie Gill
Just wanted to say how sorry to learn about Joe. Bob and I used to see them in the seventies when Bob worked with Joe. Such a nice person, and what a sense of humor. We just wanted you to know we are thinking about you and send our sympathy. Sincerely, Bob and Jeanie
Jerry & Carol Redfield
While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil. Out there, there is someone who needs Joe more than us.
God saw Joe getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around him and whispered “come to me.” With tearful eyes we watched him, and saw him pass away. Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
Harold and Bea Montoya
We loved you dearly, Uncle Joe May God Bless and welcome you home. And to the Nagel family May God hold and bless you in your time and sorrow keep in mind that Myself along with Bea and all the girls, we are praying for you and if you need anything you know where to go. we Love you all.
Sherry & Frank Avila
Dear Krempp-Nagel Family,
We offer you our deepest condolences. Joe has been through a lot this past four years. He was blessed to share his life with all of us. Even though I regrettably didn’t get to see him or know him as much as I would have liked to, I felt that he was a good guy. I know that Joe and Bette had to meet a lot of challenges in parts of their lives. The ability to meet those challenges and go on with life is huge. Our faith in God helps, too. Joe is at Peace now. Please forgive us for not getting to the wake and funeral. We love you all. Aunt Blanche thought that Joe looked a lot like his Dad, my Uncle Hank.
Love, from your Krempp-Diveley cousins, Sherry & Frank Avila