Florence B. Nagel 1921 - 2014

NAGEL SMITH BARNES

Posted By: Connie Swearingen-Volunteer (email)
Date: 5/14/2014 at 23:42:30

Onawa Democrat
14 May 2014

Florence B. Nagel, daughter of Minor and Mary (Smith) Barnes, was born June 3, 1921 in Center Township, Monona County, Iowa. She entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 5, 2014, at Elmwood Care Centre in Onawa, Iowa at the age of 92.

Florence was raised and educated in Monona County. On March 28, 1938, she was united in marriage to Waldemar “Walt” L. Nagel in Denison, Iowa. To this union five children were born. The family made their home in the Onawa area. Walt died on April 13, 1979.

After Walt’s death, Florence took nurse’s aide training at Western Iowa Tech. Community College. For the past thirty-five years, Florence had been self employed and provided home care for several handicapped individuals. Through the years, Florence was a hard worker and never understood the word retired.

Florence enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening and raising beautiful house plants and sharing them with others. She loved her home and was always available to help and care for her many family members. Florence was a member of First Christian Church in Onawa.

Florence in survived by three children: Robert W. Nagel and wife Roberta of Onawa, IA, Loretta L. Kelly of Fredericksburg, VA and Raymond E. Nagel of Spotsylvania, VA; seventeen grandchildren; forty-eight great grandchildren; thirty-five great great grandchildren; and many nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

Florence was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter in infancy; one son, Richard L. Nagel and wife Laverne; daughter-in-law, Lynn Nagel; son-in-law, Glenn Kelly; one grandson, Butch Nagel; and twelve siblings and their spouses.

In Loving Memory
Florence B. Nagel

Born June 3, 1921 ~ Center Township, Monona County, Iowa

Entered Into Eternal Rest
May 5, 2014 ~ Onawa, Iowa

Age
92 years ~ 11 months ~ 2 days

Funeral Services
Tuesday ~ May 13, 2014 ~ 1:30 p.m.
First Christian Church ~ Onawa, Iowa

Officiating
Minister John Sears
Elder Ralph Hussing

Music
Ruth Jordan ~ Organist
Julie Whitney ~ Vocalist
"The Old Rugged Cross", "Amazing Grace"
Recorded Selection ~ "Go Rest High On That Mountain"

Pallbearers
Bob R. Nagel ~ Robert Nagel, Jr. ~ Rod Ohl ~ Dave Nelson ~ Robert Bean ~ Dale Bean ~ Raymond Lee

Interment
St. Clair Cemetery ~ Ute, Iowa

Visitation-Monday ~ May 12, 2014 ~ 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Root Funeral Home ~ Onawa, IA

Prayer service ~ 7:00 p.m.

Memorials
David McNeill American Legion Post 129 to assist local disabled veterans 1714 16th Street, Onawa, Iowa 51040

Professional Services By ROOT FUNERAL HOME ~ ONAWA
Travis and Samantha Root

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