Kimberly Feine Pagel

Kimberly "Kim" (Feine) Pagel passed away peacefully on July 5th, 2026 at home, surrounded by her loving family and her beloved parakeet, Sebastian. A visitation will be held from 4-6PM on Friday, July 24, 2026 at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home in Albert Lea. A celebration of life for Kim and Doug will be held at the Albert Lea Armory on July 25th from 12pm to 3pm.

Kim was born on July 28, 1959, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She grew up on the family farm in Hart, Minnesota, where she enjoyed helping with farm chores and spending countless hours playing with her brothers. Those years on the farm helped shape her strong work ethic and deep appreciation for family. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1979.

Kim was a talented artist with a creative spirit. She loved to sketch and was always finding new ways to express herself through arts and crafts. She also had a deep love for cooking, and enjoyed preparing meals and sharing them with her family. Whether she was drawing, making handmade creations, cooking in the kitchen, or starting a new project, she found joy in creating something meaningful for the people she loved.

Kim met the love of her life, Douglas "Doug" Pagel, in Rochester, Minnesota. Together they built a life centered on love, family, and creating lasting memories. Through the years they shared life's joys and challenges side by side, raising their family and supporting one another with unwavering devotion.

Kim is survived by her children, Dalton (Katie) Pagel and Stephanie Schuette; her grandchildren, Brianna (Levi), Kennedy, Avery, and Tyson; her mother, Carol; her brothers, Jeff and Kevin; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Douglas "Doug" Pagel; her father, Edgar; and her paternal and maternal grandparents.

Kim will be remembered for her kindness and her devotion to her family. She was a loving mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her legacy will live on in those who loved her and whose lives she touched with her kind-hearted and loving personality.