Ruth Vernie Nagel Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ruth Vernie Nagel went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 21, 2017. She was 90 years of age. She has resided in Santa Barbara, for the past seven years. Ruth was born April 29, 1927, to John M. Kandt, and Susie Pepple Kandt in Kief, North Dakota on her family's farm. She grew up in rural Kief, attending Kief School. She graduated early so she could go away to school to learn the art of tailor- seamstress making. Her family moved to California in 1945, settling in Lodi, California. The following year on July 6,1946 she married her husband Leeland J. Nagel. They moved to Sacramento, until 1953 when they moved to Santa Maria, California. In 1962, Ruth went back to college to earn her Bachelor's Degree, and began her teaching career. She taught for many years in the pre-school at Valley Christian Academy, and other area schools. She was a charter member of First Baptist Church when it was still located on Fesler and Vine Streets. She taught Sunday School there all the years she resided in Santa Maria. She also held Good News Clubs from her home for many years. In 1973, She and Leeland moved to Carpinteria. They both attended and were charter members of the Carpinteria Valley Baptist Church. She continued teaching Sunday School there, until she turned 80 years of age. During her time in Carpinteria, she worked several years in Santa Barbara for Jordano's Foods, and later went to work at Westmont College, as the Secretary to the Dean. Ruth has been a resident of Santa Barbara County for 64 years. One of her favorite pastimes was enjoying our beaches, and spending time with her family and friends. She loved to read, journal, write poetry, bake, and play the piano. She was an avid Dodger and Laker fan. She was preceded in death by her husband Leeland of 51 years. Siblings preceded; Alvin Kandt, Herbert Kandt, Arthur Kandt, Esther Kandt Spear, and Margery Kandt. She is survived by her children; Carma Nagel Schultz (Kevin), David Nagel. Foster children; Ramona Clark Perry (Mike), Bill Clark (Brandi). Grandchildren; Jenise Roinestad Tremblay (Troy), David Roinestad. Foster grandchildren; Michele Perry Garren (Jeff), Brandi Clark, Trevor Clark. Great Grandchildren; Tyler Tremblay, Noah Tremblay, Madison Tremblay, Foster great grandchildren; Daelyn Brock, Ethan Brock Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 29, from 2:00 - 8:00 pm at the Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapel, 15 East Sola Street, Santa Barbara. Services will be held Wednesday, August 30, @ 11:00 am in the Carpinteria Valley Baptist Church, 8th and Maple Ave., Carpinteria. Burial to immediately follow in the Carpinteria Cemetery, 1501 Cravens Lane.

Ruth Vernie Nagel

April 29, 1927 - August 21, 2017