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1919 - 2012
 Alton M. Pagel, 92, passed away on Saturday May 12, 2012 due to a stroke, at Windcrest Nursing Home in Fredericksburg, Texas. He was born on May 26, 1919 in Gonzales County, Texas to Ernest W. and Ella (Adlof) Pagel. Alton was the valedictorian of the Gonzales High School graduating class of 1936. He received a two year scholarship to Texas Lutheran College and then continued his education at the University of Texas as a math major. Alton married Virginia Allene Carter on August 3, 1940 at her family home near Luling, Texas. They had two daughters Lois Annette and Geneva Allene. He worked as a civilian at Randolph Army Airfield until joining the Army in 1944. He continued to work at Randolph Field and was instrumental in revamping the army air navigational training program. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He returned to Gonzales and worked as a carpenter. Alton later started his own construction and contracting company in Seguin, Texas. He remained in the construction business the rest of his career as supervisor of construction for Alamo Lumber Company in Seguin and Eagle Lumber Company, Eagle Pass, Texas. He also was the builder and owner of an apartment complex and the first mini storage units in Eagle Pass. After his retirement in 1982, he and Allene moved to Fort Clark, Brackettville, Texas. There he restored and converted an historic building into their retirement home.
Alton was raised in the Methodist Church and was an active member in Gonzales, Seguin, Eagle Pass, and Brackettville. Later in the 1980's Alton began a spiritual journey which included participation in the charismatic movement and independent, Pentecostal, and Messianic churches. He started the Fourth Man Center in Uvalde, Texas which provided shelter and guidance to God's hurting people. In 1993 it moved to near Pipe Creek, Texas with the expanded mission of being a refuge to await the coming of the Messiah.
Alton was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, parents, infant brother Ernest W. Jr. , infant sister Geneva Annette, brother Warren K. (1971), and son-in-law Walter Peterson (2008). He is survived by his daughters Lois Peterson of Fort Worth, and Geneva Ellis and husband Jim of Fredericksburg, Texas; 5 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews were loved as his children.
A memorial celebrating Alton Pagel's life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, May 26, 2012 at San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church 3 miles west of Luling, Texas on Hwy. 90. Interment was held prior at Highsmith Cemetery adjacent San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church.
No flowers Please. The family request that any memorials be given to Highsmith Cemetery Fund, P. O. Box 742, Luling, TX 7848, Hill Country Memorial Hospice, P. O. Box 835, Fredericksburg, Tx 78624 (830-997-1335), or a charity of your choice.
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There are currently 6 condolences.
Tony Mundaca
tonymundaca@msn.com
Wednesday May 16, 2012 at
8:52 AM
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My condolences to this wonderful man's family. Alton (Mr. Pagel as I affectionately addressed him) remains an inspiration to me of what one man is willing to put forth unto the greater glory of God. The values he stood for, and his work ethic combined to be part of a great testimony of self sacrifice for others. May Alton's dream of helping those too weak to help themselves live on, and his work continue with those he leaves behind. I'm so glad I had the honor of briefly being by his side, and receiving his spiritual gift of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control which he has been a good steward, and representative of from the moment I met him until the end. God has truly blessed the church through Alton. I will always thank The Lord for sending me by Alton. Grace, and peace to everyone at the churches in south Texas, and Romania, and to the Pagel, and Ellis Families as well as all others in Jesus's name& Amen.
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Brenda Sue Pagel
Brendagmaw@hotmail.com
Tuesday May 15, 2012 at
6:06 PM
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I'm so sorry Uncle Alton is not with us anymore. I did have the pleasure of meeting him at the Pagel Reunion in July 2008 and have a couple pictures of us tgether I will always cherish. The La. Pagel children all send our condolences to all Uncle Alton's Families. With Love, Brenda Sue Pagel
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Becky Parker Illinois
Tuesday May 15, 2012 at
5:54 PM
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To Jimmie & Neva &yr Family, I wish you peace and joy in your hearts as you remember all the good and wonderful things your Daddy did in his life. I am so glad I met Brother Alton and all of you. Brother Alton touched my heart with his stories of Allene and his children. He made me laugh and i know he loved our Lord Jesus with all of his heart.I know we will see him again when we too see Jesus. Alton would want you all to be happy in his memory. Thank you for the time I spent with Alton and all, Love and Prayers Always Becky
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Shirley Hester
shirleyah42@yaho.com
Tuesday May 15, 2012 at
12:12 PM
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Geneva & Lois you have my deepest sympathy of the loss of your Dad. I know you will miss him but have such wonderful memories. Love you both, Shirley
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Judy and George Weaver
Tuesday May 15, 2012 at
11:33 AM
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My thoughts and prayers are with you both - I will miss Uncle Alton, from the time I was a little kid, there he was, so special and fun to be with - and such a comfort to my Dad the last year of his life. Love you guys, I will see you at the service - Judy
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Warren and Brenda Pagel
Tuesday May 15, 2012 at
9:23 AM
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My prayers are with you and your entire family at this time.Although i personally never meant ALton, i was told that he was a very special man. My husband, Warren is his Nephew and had told me that his uncle had passed away this past weekend. Again i am sorry for your loss and my prayers and thoughts will be with you as you continue to travel thru this journey in your life.
Brenda and Warren Pagel
Keithville La .71047
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