Peter S. Jagla, of White Lake, died Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Bohlman Manor in Birnamwood. He was 96 years old. He was born on December 9, 1916 in the town of Wolf River, a son of the late Peter and Katherine (Skodinski) Jagla. He married Rosella Servi on September 28, 1939 Crown Point, Ind. She preceded him in death on May 20, 1987.
Mr. Jagla worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1935-1937. In 1940 he moved to Indiana Harbor and was employed by Inland Steel Company until 1942 when he joined the Untied States Navy. He served in the United States Navy during World War II being discharged in 1947.
Following his time in the service he worked for Yawkey Bissell in White Lake and then was employed by Chicago Northwestern Railroad as and Engineer for 32 years retiring in 1985.
In 1957 he moved to Fond du Lac and following his retirement he returned to White Lake.
He was a member of the Anderson-Sather American Legion Post # 524, White Lake.
He enjoyed deer hunting, traveling and spending time with his family.
Survivors include two daughters, Jan (Bob) Gress of Polar and Peg (Barry) Dalberto of St. Germaine; two sons, Rick (Gail) Jagla of Birnamwood and Ron (Dana) Jagla of Adell; son-in-law, Jim Martin of Wausau; thirteen grandchildren, Steve (Diane) Gress, Jeff (Amy) Gress, Todd (Shawn) Gress, Laura (Ron) Riemersma, Annie Martin, Mike (Angie) Martin, Lisa (Alex) MacDougall, Jeff (Juliana) Jagla, Jody (Jason) Cieslewicz, Amanda (Jeremy) Nimz, Brandy Werner, Jenny Jagla and Emily Jagla; 20 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and a brother-in-law, Joseph (Shirley) Servi of Antigo.
In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by a daughter, Lorna Martin; four sisters, Cecelia, Elizabeth, Josephine and Margaret; and seven brothers, Edwin, Fred, James, John, Victor, Francis and George.
A funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church, Antigo. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery where White Lake veterans will provide military honors. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday at the church.
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You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of Peter. I remember him from my young years while visting Aunt Kate Jagla. I also remember George so well also. He will be missed so so much. My Mother is Clara Jagla Nelson
Sorry I will not be able to be there for the service. I enjoyed seeing Pete for communion on Sundays. I learned a lot of fishing tips from him. He will be missed.
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Jagla Family. He was a wonderful resident of our facility & he made new friends there. I'm sorry I can not attend & be with you all, but I do know what you're all going through at this time. He lived a long wonderful life & is with God now.
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