Lynn Loren Pagels
July 6, 1949 - February 1, 2017

Lynn Pagels was born in West Point, NE to Loren and Norma (Walraven) Pagels. He
graduated from West Point High School in 1967, enlisted in the Navy in 1968, and
served for 4 years in the Vietnam war. After his service he moved to Omaha, where he
met Joan VanDyke and was married from 1982-2000. In Omaha he worked for Porter
Truck Repair and moved to Ft Worth, TX in 1986 where he took a position with
Freightliner Trucking Company. Lynn was a mechanic at heart who enjoyed working
with motorized vehicles. From the time he left the service, he always owned a
motorcycle. He was an avid biker who took his Harley Davidson to Sturgis, SD and
many points of interest in the United States. He participated in various charity rides and
made many loyal biker friends.

After living in the Ft Worth area for 31 years, Lynn passed away peacefully among
family and friends. They remember him as very friendly, congenial, and generous. He
would stop whatever he was doing to help anyone in need.

Lynn is survived by daughters Becky McGee (Mick) of Burke, SD, Molly Pagels of
Omaha, and Rachel Pagels (Joe Sutko) of Omaha. He is also survived by his mother
Norma Pagels of West Point, NE; sisters, Nancy Reppert (Dick) of West Point, NE, Diane
Greckel (Bob) of Coppell, TX, Susan Molina (Greg) of Richardson, TX, and Barb Poppe
(Clint) of Lincoln, NE. He is also survived by his four grandsons, nieces, nephews and
many grand nieces and nephews. Lynn is preceded in death by his father Loren
Pagels of West Point, NE.

Visitation begins on Sunday, February 19th from 4-6pm at Minnick Funeral Home in West Point. A service on Monday, February 20th will take place at 10:30am at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Burial with military honors will follow at the Mt. Hope Cemetery. A luncheon at St. Paul Church will follow the burial service.

Donations in Lynn’s name can be made to the American Veteran’s Memorial Park in West Point, 200 S. Lincoln St. West Point, NE 68788.

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