Tim Pagel, PGA, 1999 Graduate, Passes Away in November 2018
On March 6, 2004, he married Liza Freeman. His love for Liza was his motivation to keep up his battle for as long and strong as he did. He wanted his “Sweets” to be proud of his battle scars, and she was. Survivors include his wife, Liza; his parents, Don and Karen; his brother, Mike (Heather) Pagel; his father and mother-in-law, Butch and Sheila Freeman; his brother-in-law, Jes Freeman; his sister-in-law, Katie (Taylor) Henning; two nephews, Kaleb and Ethan; a niece, Lexi; and Great Dane, Ziggy.
The world lost a bright star. Timothy James Pagel, 41, of Kenosha, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Tim loved his life, no matter how difficult it was. His courage and tenacity were incomparable. Born in Beaver Dam, on March 18, 1977, he was the son of Donald and Karen (Rader) Pagel. He spent is youth in Horicon, WI, playing hockey, golf and enjoying small town life.
Tim received his bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University. While there, he developed a love for the Bulldogs and most importantly, lifelong friendships that he cherished. Tim had a rewarding career as a Golf Professional where he got to do what he loved: teach golf, be outside & interact with people. He worked until MS would no longer allow it.
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Jeff Adkerson, PGA, Runs The NYC Marathon for PGA REACH
Jeff Adkerson, PGA, a graduate in 1999, is the Director of the PGA Golf Management Program at Mississippi State University. Jeff, along with nine other PGA Professionals, ran in the 2018 NYC Marathon in an effort to raise money for PGA REACH, one of PGA of America's largest charitable foundations. Jeff helped raise over $60,000 for the foundation, doubling the goal of $30,000. To go along with raising the money, he also ran all 26.2 miles of the marathon in less than five hours.
PGA REACH is the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America. The mission of PGA REACH is to positively impact the lives of youth, military, and diverse populations by enabling access to PGA Professionals, PGA Sections and the game of golf. To target the three populations, there are three flagship pillar programs: PGA Junior League, PGA Hope, and PGA Works. PGA Junior League has the
goal of making the program accessible to all interested kids in the United States and around the world. PGA HOPE introduces golf to Veterans with disabilities to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. The PGA WORKS Fellowship desires to establish a pool of diverse talent that is prepared to ascend to key employment positions within golf.