Obituaries
Simone M Pagel
Feb. 21, 1945 - July 30, 2025 - New Holstein, WI
Funeral Service
Friday, Aug. 8, 2025
11:00 am
717 Memorial Dr.
Chilton, WI 53014
Funeral Visitation
Friday, Aug. 8, 2025
9:30 am - 11:00 am
717 Memorial Dr.
Chilton, WI 53014
Simone M Pagel
New Holstein WI
Simone M. Pagel, age 80, of New Holstein, passed away on July 30th in her home after a battle with cancer. She was born on February 21, 1945, in Manitowoc, WI, to the late Ernest and Myrnabelle Olm Sy.
Simone went to school in Valders, where she graduated in 1963. She was active in high school, enjoying singing in the choir and the Triple Trio with her classmates, being a member of the Glee Club, and participating in solo and ensemble competitions.
On December 15, 1963, she married her love, Marvin Pagel, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Collins. They enjoyed a wonderful life together, raising their children, Eric and Lisa, as well as farming and raising Suffolk sheep on their farm. When she wasn’t helping on the farm, Simone worked at Schmitz Clothing for 10 years and at the Calumet Vet Clinic for over 20 years.
Throughout her life, Simone had been a longtime, active member of St. Martin Lutheran Church in Chilton, where she taught Sunday School, directed the junior choir, and helped decorate the church for every holiday. When she wasn’t volunteering, Simone enjoyed gardening, working with flowers, and helping to prepare the sheep for the fair for her children, Eric and Lisa, as well as her grandchildren, Ashley and Alex.
She will be sadly missed by her husband, Marvin Pagel; her children, Eric (Cathy) Pagel and Lisa (Scott) Wold; grandchildren, Ashley Pagel, Alex (Carli) Pagel, and Jack (Sarah Frenz) Wold; great-grandchildren Lukas and Titus Pagel; brother Gary Sy; brother and sister-in-law Donald (Kris) Pagel; and godchildren Julie (Roger) Urbanek and Brad (Dawn) Pagel. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Simone was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Myrnabelle Sy; her mother and father-in-law, Herman and Grace Pagel; a brother-in-law, James Pagel; and a sister-in-law, Janice Sy.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, August 8, 2025, at St. Martin Lutheran Church (717 Memorial Dr.) in Chilton. Friends may call from 9:30 am until 11:00 am at the church on the day of service.
Simone and her family would like to thank their family and neighborhood friends for their prayers and visits over the last few months. A special thanks to the doctors and staff at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and Calumet County Hospice for their wonderful care, especially Michelle. Sincere thanks from Simone for being on the prayer chain at St. Martin Lutheran Church and to friends Pat and Larry for their continuous correspondence with their beautiful cards and wonderful words of encouragement over the past couple of years.
“As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart.” Isaiah 40:11
I love you all more than there are stars in the sky.
Condolences
My condolences to the Pagel family and to all who knew Simone. We worked together many years ago at my father's clothing store--Schmidts--in Chilton. I remember Simone as a very likable person who did her job well. She was especially talented at arranging the store's front window, always making a very inviting display for every season. Rest in peace, Simone.
Lee Schmidt (Co-worker) 2025-08-28 17:00:01
Dear Pagel Family I am so truly sorry for your loss. She was a very special lady! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cherlyn Schmitting (Friend) 2025-08-06 07:19:43
Marv So sorry for your loss, My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Geary Spykerman (friend) 2025-08-05 18:03:33
Marv, sending you caring thoughts and prayers for the loss of Simone. I always enjoying seeing Simone’s beautiful flower garden as I drove down Hwy 57 to my parents farm.
Jean Haen (Class of 61) 2025-08-04 12:25:19
We are so sorry to hear the loss of your loving mother Lisa ????????God bless you and your family ????????????????????
Melanie and Todd Schumacher (Husbands are cousins ) 2025-08-04 09:43:14
Dear Pages Family Simone was well know as the all around sweetheart. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her!! My prayers and condolences. She got her wings!! Respectfully Jamie Rozman
Jamie Rozman (Former neighbor) 2025-08-03 12:46:20
Marvin,Eric,Lisa and entire Pagel Family we are so sorry for your loss our sincere condolences. Simone was such a kind and caring person and truly will be missed.
Richard and Ruth Kopf (Former Neighbors and Friends) 2025-08-02 16:48:40
Our condolences to the Pagel family.
Gordon and Carla Bratz (Friend) 2025-08-02 07:02:34
Marv, Eric, and Lisa, we are so sorry to hear about Simone. She was always the sweetest lady, and will be missed by many. Thinking of you all.
Sara and Jason Mueller, and Emily Korb (Friend) 2025-08-01 19:43:16
So sorry for your loss Marv and family, she was a very nice lady. She will be singing in heaven.
Mike and Doris Bennin (friends) 2025-08-01 18:01:01
My sincere condolences to Marv Eric Lisa and the entire family she was such a great supporter of the youth and Calumet county be it through the sheep music and drama festivals being a 4-H leader she was just a wonderful woman and I am grateful to have known her and spent as much time with her as I was able God got a good one when he got her and I am extremely sorry for all of your loss
Jennifer Diederichs. (Brill) (Family friend) 2025-08-01 15:58:04
So sorry for your loss,Marv.she was a special lady,so talent.our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
GENE, COLLEEN ENNEPER (Friend) 2025-08-01 14:19:21
Marv I am so sorry for your loss. She was a real sweetie and full of so much love
Diane Schmahl (Friend ) 2025-08-01 13:38:23
Submit Your Condolences
Photos
