Peter John Pagones

Peter John Pagones, age 75, a resident of Pickerel Lake, formerly of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2022, at his lake home following a short illness.

The Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, Aberdeen. Please join the family to celebrate Peter’s life.  A light lunch will follow.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.  Family and friends may sign the online guestbook and also view the service at www.schriversmemorial.com.

Peter John Pagones was born on April 7, 1947, to John and Bobbie (Kullander) Pagones in Aberdeen, SD.  He attended school in the Aberdeen school system, graduating from Central High School in 1965.  He went to Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD graduating with his B.S. degree in 1969. Peter continued his education at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AK earning his J.D. degree in 1972.  He practiced law his entire career in Aberdeen, retiring in 2010 and settling at Pickerel Lake, SD. He migrated winters to his home in Englewood, FL.

Peter loved the water both at his lake home and at his Florida Beach home enjoying fishing, hunting, and water sports.  He also had a love for dogs and had one by his side most of his life.

The family acknowledges appreciation to Marlena Johnson, Peter’s friend and companion at the time of his passing for her friendship, compassion, and care.

Peter is survived by his sister, Pamela (Michael Lamberto) Pagones Martyn; his niece, Molly (Mathew) Carpenter Martyn; his nephew, William (Pamela) Martyn; four great nieces/nephew; and his stepson, Michael Pagones.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bobbie Pagones.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to the Aberdeen Area Humane Society, 2511 385th Ave S, Aberdeen, SD 57401, or Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL. 33607.