James Nagel

James Francis Nagel, 80, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at his home in Sandusky, Michigan. He was born on May 24, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to Leo and Marion (Conklin) Nagel. James grew up in Detroit, Michigan, and spent his summers on family farms in Howell / Hartland Michigan. He graduated from Catholic Central High School in Detroit, MI in 1953. After high school he attended college at the University of Detroit in Detroit, Michigan where he received a degree in Commerce & Finance. At that time he began work for General Motors and retired in 1992 after 35 years of dedicated service. James married Sharon Sabourin on Nov 18, 1961 in Royal Oak, Michigan. They were happily married for 21 years. James and Sally Knowles spent a happy life together for nearly 18 years in Marlette, Michigan. James and Mary Ann Emeigh spent nearly 15 years together in Sandusky Michigan, where she cared for him during his later years, and were happily married. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. James was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Marion (Conklin) Nagel, and his sister, Donna Wall. James is survived by his spouse Mary Ann Emeigh of Sandusky, Michigan; his sons and daughter, William, Eric, Marion, Martin (Sheila), and Matthew (Heather); his brother and sisters Robert Nagel (Zita), Joanne Nagy, Jane Griffin (Wayne); his grandchildren Tyler, Alexander, Olivia, Vincent, Joseph, Heather, Dakota, Cecilia, Kaisa, Ava, Lewis; his great-grandchild Ayden; and his nieces and nephews and many other relatives. A memorial service will be held at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 6481 Faussett Rd, Howell, Michigan at 1:00pm, May 8, 2016. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery. The family will be greeting friends and relatives at St. Augustine Church following the funeral mass and burial. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to charitable organizations of your choice. Condolences may be left on James Francis Nagel's online guest book at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

Funeral Service

Sunday, May 8, 2016 1:00 PM
St. Augustine Catholic Church
6481 Faussett Rd Howell 48855, United States