An avid mountain biker, skier and outdoorsman, Bob passed away peacefully on March 20, 2016 at Kamloops Hospice House after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Born in Konstanz, Germany he later lived in Australia for four years before arriving in Canada in April 1965. 

Bob leaves behind his loving spouse and constant companion of many years Kathy Hoch, as well as children Rod Nagel (Jennifer) of South Surrey, Bryan Hoch of Kamloops and Carrie Hoch of Kamloops.  Also left to cherish his memory are his precious grandchildren Taylor, Raina, Mahalia and Kai. “We love you forever Grandpa”.  Surviving him also is nephew Rudi Nagel (Andrea) of Konstanz, Germany as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents Albert and Rosa Nagel as well as by brothers Anton, Arnold and Fritz all of Germany.

Bob worked in Kitimat and Gold River before moving to Kamloops in 1973 to work as a pipefitter for Weyerhaeuser Pulp Mill.  He retired in 2001 to pursue his love of skiing and mountain biking.

Many hundreds of days were spent pounding the moguls of Todd Mountain now Sun Peaks, always on the hunt for powder. After retirement he mastered cross country skiing as well.  Bob also raced his mountain bike recreationally, mostly being many Stake Lake Stomps and the Blue River Mountain Bike Festivals, winning gold once but always motivating the younger bikers to try harder.

Numerous vacations by only Bob and Kathy were spent canoeing or backpacking into the wilderness.  Notably twice canoeing the Bowron Lake circuit of 116 km and several times paddling the expanse of Murtle Lake in Wells Grey, accessed only by portage.   Always exploring, very long day hikes were done all over our beautiful province.   Several multi-day backpacking trips into the alpine jewel of Spruce Lake Wilderness Park are treasured immensely.   Bob’s children and grandchildren have taken up his love of skiing, riding and hiking, just as it should be.

Be One with Nature Forevermore.  The Mountains and Trails are calling.

“Love Always Remembers”

Bob requested no formal service.  The family will scatter his ashes in a private ceremony.

Thank you to the compassionate knowledgeable caregivers at Marjorie Willoughby-Snowden Memorial Hospice House for making his last month one of comfort and dignity. Also, thank you to Dr. Barnard and to everyone at the Kamloops Cancer Clinic.

Should anyone so desire, donations in his memory would be appreciated to the Kamloops Hospice Association or to the B.C. Cancer Foundation. 

• Date : 2016-03-20
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.