in 1981.
Starting in 1985, Steve opened Steve's Bike Shop (later Steve's Sports). While he did repair many Huffy's, he only sold the brands like you would see on Ragbrai. A few of his clients would buy their new bicycle from a large city shop but had it shipped to Steve for assembly. They drove from over 40 miles away and claimed there was no better mechanic. Working didn't keep him from the golf course however.
While dating, Steve taught Jane how to hunt and the use of guns, and how-to fish. They spent a lot of time at Oldham Recreation Area in Soldier, IA taking the "special hot dogs" with them. Steve loved the "special hot dogs", but there wasn't a food he didn't like and buffets were his favorite. Any place that served buffet's caught Steve's eye. Steve loved food. Steve took Jane on many rides on his Harley Davidson Springer. Steve claimed to just ride around, it was never over 50 miles and usually stopped at a restaurant mid ride. He was proud of his children's accomplishments and told his friends of them. Unfortunately, Steve began having problems with his legs so he gave up riding. This also caused him to give up working in his shop, retiring in 2007.
On Friday, November 23, Steve passed away, rejoining his parents, Arthur and Helen; brother, John Pagel; and sister, Carol Igou, in heaven. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jane Pagel of Denison; his step-son Paul Riesselman of Bennington, NE; his daughter, Sarah Tyner and her husband Heath of Gresham, NE; his son, Michael Pagel and his wife Taryn of Bennington, NE; and 2 grandchildren, Dalton Weier and Gracelyn Pagel, both of Nebraska; many friends.
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