Larry Nagel
January 23, 1942 ~ July 14, 2018
Larry D. Nagel, 76, of Gettysburg, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Avera Maryhouse, Pierre.
Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 20, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gettysburg, with Fr. Jerry Kopel officiating. Burial followed in Pembroke Cemetery, rural Hoven with military honors. A prayer service was held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the church with visitation one-hour prior.
Larry David Nagel was born January 23, 1942, in Gettysburg, SD to John and Rose (Brincks) Nagel. He grew up on his family farm in Potter County.
Larry attended a one room country school with his six siblings before going to town school at Gettysburg High School, graduating in 1960. He then enrolled at SDSU where he graduated in 1964. After graduation, he returned to the family farm north of Gettysburg and continued his lifelong farming career.
On June 24, 1970, Larry married a lovely farm girl, Mary Barbee, from Harrold, SD. To this union, they were blessed with three children: Kimberly, Brandon, and Kara.
Larry’s life revolved around farming. His wife described him as “Eating, Sleeping, and Breathing Farming” with the occasional aid of a Coca-Cola and a Snickers Bar. Along with farming, Larry was always known for his kidding around and keeping a straight face.
Fond memories of Larry include moving cattle and pigs with the old “Dodge Dude”, countless hours with the kids riding in the tractor or combine while he was planting and harvesting, and camping at the State Fair while forever on the look-out for “Bob”.
Larry always stayed active; as he was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Potter County Farm Bureau, Hoven Cooperative Board of Directors, and the American Legion Ralph Leui Post, in which he served as Commander for a term. He served for 23 years in the National Guard Det 1 211th Engineer Company in Mobridge, beginning in 1965. He also served on the South Dakota Farm Bureau Board of Directors, and the South Dakota Wheat Incorporated. Larry worked with the Potter County 4-H Swine Committee and judged Grain exhibits at the Potter County Fair.
Larry is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Nagel of Gettysburg; three children: Kimberly (John) Christensen of Lake Preston, Brandon (Kelli) Nagel of Gettysburg, and Kara (Jedrey) Baumann of Fort Pierre; six grandchildren: Peyton Christensen, Olivia Christensen, Emma Christensen, Claire Baumann, Foster Baumann, and Kayden Cronin; three brothers: Herman (Becky) Nagel of Christmas, FL, Eugene (Stella) Nagel of Gettysburg, and Jim (Roseanne) Nagel of Gettysburg; one sister, Irma (Tom) LeFaive of Pierre; one sister-in-law, Kathleen Nagel of Sioux Falls; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Arnie Nagel and Leonard Nagel.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Larry’s arrangements.
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I am absolutely so sorry my prayers and thoughts go out to the family
Mary & famiy: We love you all very much. We will all miss Larry in so many ways. He was a great man, father, farmer & friend to many. God be with you. 💕
My sympathies to Larry’s Family. I have worked crop insurance claims for Larry several times and he was a good to work with!!! You are in my Prayers!
My sympathy and prayers for Mary and family.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire Nagel family! May God comfort you!
So sorry for your lost. Enjoyed our conversation on our hunting trips. Very nice man.
So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. He was a classmate. 1960
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Hugs and prayers to you and your family
What a beautiful man he was. I’m so sorry for your loss.
GERRI, SO SORRY TO HERE OF YOUR DADS PASSING. ONLY MET HIM A FEW TIMES, ONE OF THE GOOD ONES. HE WILL BE MISSED BY A LOT OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Knowing Larry for almost all of my life ….I remember so many good things about him, not the least… his sense of humor, and a remarkable dedication to his life’s work, his family and his church. May his soul Rest In Peace.
Mary and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. We ask the Lord to comfort and shelter each of you in your loss. Larry was an exceptional leader and farmer in many ways. Michael and Barrie Held
Such a great guy. Larry left a wonderful legacy of service to his community and will be greatly missed. Love to you all. Denny and Mary Hagny
Very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know my families prayers are with you.
Dear Mary and all the rest of the Nagel family. Was so sorry to hear of your loss. You all have my sympathy and my prayers. May your memories and the help of the Lord help you through this difficult time. You have many prayers on your behalf.
I will miss Larry at the Farm Bureau Conventions.
Larry always had such a giant personality, a presence to him, and I’m really going to miss not seeing him again when I’m back in Gettysburg. It’s silly, but I’ll always remember sitting in front of the Nagels at church and having Larry try to get us kids in trouble with Mom and Dad by making us laugh. God speed to you Larry, and my thoughts are with you Mary, Kim, Brandon, and Kara – Lord knows it’s tough right now.
Mary I’m so sorry to hear of your loss, time seems to go by so fast as we get older, our prayers are with you and your family, GOD BLESS you all and help you go on. Gary
My thoughts and prayers are with the Nagel family. I was a classmate of Larry’s at Gettysburg High class of 1960. I will always remember drinking his Mother’s raisin wine while cruising the streets Gettysburg one fine Saturday night.
My heartfelt sympathy to the Nagel Family. I didn’t know Larry personally but I’m a good friend of Tom and Irma. I served in the Air Force with Tom back in the late 60’s. It’s possible I crossed paths with Larry then but that was a long time ago. My wife passed away October 2016 so I know the pain of losing a loved one. She was from Hoven.
Prayers. God bless you all.
So sorry to hear of Larrys passing! Enjoyed working with Larry and his brothers during the 70’s and 80’s when I was selling liquid feed! Remembering the jackrabbit hunts and the really rough winters! God Speed Larry 🙏🏻🙏🏻 You made this earth a better place😊😊
love you and will never forget you great uncle Larry