Elvera Pagel, age 96, passed away January 8, 2025 at Prairie Home Assisted Living in Menasha, WI. Elvera was born October 5th, 1928 in rural Wittenberg, WI to Edward and Katherine (Aggen) Wendler. She was united in marriage to John Bohlman in 1947 and later to Gary Pagel in 1978, who preceded her in death in 2014.

In Elvera's early years, she was a homemaker before going to work at A&W and various places in town. She then worked as a receptionist/office manager at Wittenberg Dental for several years. Elvera was an avid bowler for over 30 years and enjoyed playing cards (mostly Sheepshead) with family and friends well into her later years.

Elvera's favorite pastime was fishing with Gary. In retirement, they spent most of their time fishing and camping in Boulder Junction during the summers and then enjoying the winters in Florida. After a few years, they made the decision to become permanent residents of Florida. When Gary passed, Elvera moved back up to Wisconsin to be with family.

Elvera is survived by her children Judith (Greg) Schwitzer, Robert (Beverly) Bohlman, Deb (Don) Danke, William (Christine) Pagel, and Janet Jakubek; 19 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law Verna Wendler; and special companions, her granddaughters Kim and Leslie.

Elvera was preceded in death by her parents; husband Gary; brothers Elmer and Glenroy; sisters Marie Hartleben and Dorothy Knaak; sister-in-law Hazel Wendler; brother-in-laws Harvey Hartleben and Reinhart Knaak.

A private family service will be held for Elvera this summer.