John A. Nagel, 92, of Edina, Missouri and one-time resident of Hedge City, Missouri, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, Missouri. John was born May 15, 1926 east of Hedge City, Missouri and the son of the late George and Essie Jones Nagel. He attended Coe Grade School east of Hedge City and graduated from Edina High School where he met his future wife, Elaine Parsons at the age of 14 and 13. They married after graduation and moved to Bremerton, Washington to work in the Navy Shipyard. Both worked until WWII ended. They then returned to Hedge City and farmed for 52 years. During this time, John was the first dealer in the state of Missouri for Vermeer large round balers. John's love for flying his small plane and viewing his crops and cattle was one of his favorite pleasures. Because of his love for flying and being a well-known Democrat, he and Elaine were granted a personal tour of Air Force One and a meeting with President Clinton thanks to a hometown boy, Sam Myers. At age 42, John accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. He was then baptized and joined the Locust Hill Community Church. After moving to Edina, he and Elaine joined the Edina Christian Church. John also was a member of Edina Masonic Lodge #291 for over 66 years; Scottish Rite of Columbia, Missouri; Moila Shrine Temple of St. Joseph, Missouri; and the El Kadir Shrine of Kirksville, Missouri. During their life together they visited 34 countries and most of the Canadian providences along with all 50 states. They enjoyed 23 winters in the Rio Grande Valley of south Texas. They traveled many miles with their camper including three trips to Alaska. He was very active in the activities of Alamo Palms Retirement Park. He served as president of the bicycle club several years. John was also instrumental in the distribution of Christmas for the Needy in Alamo, Texas. At age 65, John and Elaine retired from the daily operations of their farming. Turning over the "Big Stick" to Randy Doss and family. He continued to "Windshield Farm" by share cropping and keeping half interest in his cattle. Every week John looked forward to getting his Pro Farmer newsletter. Elaine called it his "Farm Bible." John is survived by his wife, Elaine of the home. May 27th of this year they would have been married 75 years. Also, a daughter Dillis Nagel of Columbia, Missouri; many nieces and nephews; along with a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter Linda Kay; one son John Dwayne; and two sisters Hazel Runquist and Bernice McKenzie. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019, at the Doss Funeral Home in Edina, Missouri. Visitation will be on Friday, April 12, 2019, with the family receiving friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Edina, Missouri. A Masonic Service, by Edina Masonic Lodge #291, will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday. Interment will be in the Mt. Salem Cemetery, north of Plevna, Missouri. Pastor Reese Blaine will officiate and Paul Harvey will assist. Casket Bearers will be Jason Doss, Jim Pinson, Ron Nagel, Ruey Douglas, Larry Lumley, and Carl "Butch" Adams. Honorary Bearers will be Ray Prebe, Steve Miller, Kenny Cooper, Delbert Rourke, Billy Mallett, Tim Schrage, Sam Rueter, Nick Miller, Ronald Burkhardt, Ronald Burkhardt II, Jerry Poor, Jan Falkenstein, Jerry Davis, and Darrel Klocke. An expression of sympathy in memory of John Nagel may be left to the Knox County Nutrition Site. A memorial may be left at or mailed to the Doss Funeral Home 208 N. 4th Street, Edina, Missouri 63537.