Bill Nagel, husband of Joan Nagel, passed away on Tuesday evening, August 16, 2022, at Boulder Community Hospital after a bad fall that left fractures in his neck.  Bill has struggled with complications from Parkinson’s Disease for several years.

The funeral for Bill will be on Friday August 19th, with a 10:00 am memorial service at Bonai Shalom, followed by a burial at 11:30am at Mountain View Memorial Park, 3016 Kalmia Ave, Boulder.

You can follow the service at Bonai on livestream here.

Parking may be tight at Bonai Shalom, so please use the JCC parking lot across the street.

The family will have visitation hours for shiva calls at the Nagel’s home, 711 Iris Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304 at the following times:
Sunday 21st – 1-5pm
Monday 22nd – 1-5:30pm, with a short minyan and kaddish at 5pm
Tuesday 23rd – 4-8pm, with some sharing and kaddish for the family at 6:30pm

If you would like to donate tzedakah in Bill’s memory, please direct your donations to the Davis Phinney Foundation or a charity of your choice.

William Fraser Nagel was born in Trenton, New Jersey on May 31st, 1950.  He was a very respected lawyer, starting his career as a probation and parole officer, then working for the County Attorney, in private practice and in the District Attorney’s office until he retired.  Bill was kind and always curious and analytical and committed to justice. 

Bill is survived by his wife of 39 years, Joanie, who has been devoted to his care, children Robin and Sam and their spouses Cole and Will, grandchildren Willow and Sage, brothers Bob (Pru) and Jack (Barbara) and the nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Our condolences and wishes of strength and comfort to all the mourners. May Bill be remembered for a blessing always.

Blessings,
Rabbi Marc