Charles W. Nagel, former state senator and one of Northern Kentucky's foremost citizens died suddenly, Friday morning at his home, 441 Van Voast Ave., Bellevue, following a severe illness of a few hours.  Nagel had been ailing since Sunday, but little was thought of his illness because he was able to be at his office in Newport each day.  He was at his office as usual Thursday, and before he went home, said he felt greatly improved. 

Wife Hears Moaning

He arose as usual at 5:30 o'clock Friday morning, and said he felt improved.  At 6 o'clock his wife heard him moaning, and before the arrival of a physician the victim had died.  Nagel was one of the most active business men in Northern Kentucky.  He for years was secretary of the Evergreen Cemetery Co., was secretary of the Newport Mutual Fire Insurance Co., and was connected with the Newport Abstract Co.  He was about 57 years of age.  For many years he was an active figure in the affairs of the Republican Party. 

Elected on Ticket

Some years ago he was elected as state senator from the Campbell County District.  He was one of the few Republicans ever elected to the Kentucky Senate from his county.  He was mayor of Bellevue for two terms, and his administration has been held up as an example.  He was known as a man of exceedingly progressive ideas.  A wife (Julia Sutkamp Nagel) and several children survive him.  One of his sons is in the military service.  The funeral arrangements have not been made. 

Return to Obituaries N Index