Jim Nagel

Jim E. Nagel, 82, of Waukon died Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. Funeral services were held Monday, October 23 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. John Moser officiating. Burial was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Waukon. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon handled arrangements.

James “Jim” Edward Nagel was born June 17, 1941 in Waukon, the son of Edward and Aurelia (Stock) Nagel. He attended Waukon schools. February 23, 1963, he married Mary Sweeney at St. Mary’s Lycurgus Catholic Church in rural Waukon. For over 50 years, Jim worked for Quandahl’s Food Ranch in Waukon.

Family was very important to Jim; he loved spending time with them, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed working in his yard and scratching lotto tickets. Jim collected guns, coins, stamps, marbles, dominoes and comic books. He was an all-around great guy, always very generous, kind, and had a positive word to say about everyone.

Survivors include his wife, Mary, of Waukon; his children: Darcy (Joe) Welsh, Deb (DJ) Regan, Vicky (Herb) Behrend, Jim (Connie) Nagel and Jody (Bob) Regan; 11 grandsons: Matt (Sarah) Welsh, Mark Welsh, Seth (Mullen) Beisker, Cody (Megan) Beisker, Josh Regan, Joe (Abby) Regan, Bill and Alex Behrend, Brent (Brooke) Regan, Blake (Katelyn) Regan and Brandon (Viviana) Regan; six granddaughters: Leah Welsh, Audrey (Harry) Regan Leavitt, Nicole (Desmond) Decker, Marissa (Ian) Anderson, Miranda (Spencer) Nagel and Hailey (Devin) Regan; 13 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Don (Connie) Nagel of Waukon. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Roland (Mary) Nagel; and a sister, Sylvia (Keith) Bennington.

Honorary casketbearers were Jim’s granddaughters. Casketbearers were his grandsons. Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com.