July 14 1930 July 7 2019
Maurice L. Nagel, age 88, of DeMotte, IN passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Franciscan Health Rensselaer. Maurice was born in South Bend, IN on July 14, 1930, the son of Leonard and Regina (Misch) Nagel, both deceased. He attended Wheatfield High School. Maurice married Eloise Ann (Thies) Goetz on April 21, 1979 in DeMotte. She preceded him in death on May 21, 2010. Maurice retired from farming. He was self-employed and farmed with his brother, Carl, most of his life. Maurice is a proud U.S. Army veteran and a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church. He was a working man who enjoyed farming. Maurice loved his grandkids and spending time with them. They played games and made popcorn. He was devout in his faith and prayed daily for his family. Maurice is survived by his step-children: Jaqueline (Edward) Stath of Rensselaer; Donald (Cheryl) Goetz of DeMotte; Pamela (Steve) Whited of DeMotte; Anita (James) Bowers of Painesville, OH; Sharon (Ed) Smith of Valparaiso; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; brother: Carl (Mary) Nagel; sister-in-law: Mary Brost; numerous nieces & nephews. Maurice is preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, and one sister. Friends may visit with the family at St. Cecilia Catholic Church of DeMotte on Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 9:00 – 11:00 am. A Funeral Mass will follow at St. Cecilia Church of DeMotte on Thursday at 11:00 am with Father Dennis Faker officiating. Interment will be held at Cemetery of the Resurrection with military rights. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Cecilia Catholic Church. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Maurice L. Nagel please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Maurice L Nagel July 14 1930 July 7 2019.
Jackson Funeral Service of DeMotte
Death notice for the town of: De Motte, state: Indiana