James Donald Pagels Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Donald Pagels of Howell, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James Donald left this world on March 7, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Donald Pagels to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernst Pagels and Frieda Pagels; and his brother Eugene. He is survived by: his children, Mark (Tracey) of South Lyon, MI and Michelle Pitonyak (Andrew) of Worthington, OH.; his grandchildren, Mackenzie, Evan Pagels, Catherine and Rebecca Pitonyak; and his sister Joan Pagels.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Shepherd of the Lakes, 2101 S Hacker Rd, Brighton, MI 48114; Lutheran Bible Translators, 205 S Main St, Concordia, MO 64020 or Gleaners Food Bank, 5924 Sterling Drive, Howell, MI 48843.
