Paul Jacob Nagel

Paul Jacob Nagel passed away on January 15 at 86. He was born on July 8, 1927 to Jacob and Sarah Nagel in SE Portland. Paul graduated from Franklin High School in 1945 and enlisted in the US Navy, serving in the Philippines. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1946.

Paul graduated from the University of Oregon with a BA in Business in 1950, where he was a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. In 1955, Paul married Lera Jean Foster, together they had two children, Steve and Lori. Paul loved his children and took great joy in attending all of his grand children's sporting and school events. He had many old and dear friends, and he met new friends where ever he went.

Paul a co-founded N&C Janitorial Service Inc in 1962. He was a member and Past President of the East Side Portland Rotary (since 1974), the Salvation Army / Harbor Light advisory board, and a ski instructor for many years at Mt. Hood Ski school. He was a member of the Irvington and the Multnomah Athletic Clubs. In his retirement Paul and Jean traveled extensively to Europe and South America. Paul was a member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. He was fluent in Spanish and active in the "Circulo de Espanol" for over 40 years. Paul loved to sing and play the harmonica. In the last few years he took great joy in entertaining his wife and the other residents of Clackamas View Retirement Center with his vast repertoire

Paul was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Robert (Bob) Nagel. He is survived by his wife, Jean Nagel of Portland, son Steven of Beaverton, daughter, Lori (Phil Erickson), grandchildren Natalie, Eloise, Edward and numerous relatives and friends for whom he cared for deeply.

An Internment with military honors will is scheduled for noon on January 24th at Willamette National Cemetery. A memorial Service is planned for January 25th at 1:00pm at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, with a reception following. Remembrances can be made in Paul's name to the Salvation Army.