Jan. 1, 1930
Aug. 11, 2013
Donald L. Wagner, 83, of Celina died at 3:15 a.m. Sunday at his residence.
He was born Jan. 1, 1930, in Delphos, to George Patrick and Lucille (Kirshner) Wagner, who preceded him in death.
On Jan. 2, 1960, he married Roberta Huber at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Carthagena. She survives.
Also survived by four daughters Corinna Reynolds of Lima, Mary (Arturo) Arce-Flores of Celina, Tammy Arnold of St. Marys and Ann Ahrns of Celina; two sons, Elmer (Linda) Wagner of Celina and Gary Wagner of St. Marys; 24 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and two brothers, Roger (Rose) Wagner of Van Wert and Ronnie (Waldine) Brenneman of Montpelier.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Vicki Golden; two sisters, Patty Wagner and Betty Allen; a brother, Elmer Wagner; a son-in-law, Homer Reynolds; and a daughter-in-law, Cathy Wagner.
He was a graduate of Delphos St. John’s High School and a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired production employee from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina, American Legion Post #323 (life member) and VFW Post #9289 (life member and past post commander) both in St. Marys, URW Local #200 and Military Order of Cooties Voiture 40 et 8. His favorite pastimes included bowling, playing cards and fishing. He also served as a scoutmaster for the Webelos.
Rites are scheduled to begin 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Miller – Long & Folk Funeral Home (314 W. High Street Chapel) in St. Marys, the Rev. Kenneth Alt officiating. Military honors will be conducted following services. Private family burial will take place at Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys.
Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed Community Health Professionals in Celina.
Online condolences may be expressed via: www. millerfuneralhomes.net.