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Carl Wagner Obituary
Carl D. Wagner, 90, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Serenity Springs Senior Living in Arlington. Carl was born April 27, 1934, in Orange Township to the late Louis and Helen (Nusbaum) Wagner. On May 18, 1952 he married Mary Gudakunst Wagner who preceded him in death December 18, 2023, after 71 years of marriage.
Carl attended Ada High School and was a lifelong farmer. He was very proud of being a canned milk hauler in the 1950s, a carpenter at Reichenbach Lumber, and a bus driver for Cardinal Bus Sales. Carl was a member of Riley Creek Baptist Church, Bluffton, and enjoyed collecting John Deere toy tractors and watching football.
Survivors include four children, David Wagner of Ada, Cindy Parkins of Bluffton, Tom (Cynthia) Wagner of Bluffton and Karla (Dennis) Burkholder of Bluffton; eight grandchildren, Jeremy (Katie) Parkins, Brandon (Taryn) Parkins, Dr. Amanda Wagner, Andrew (Nicole) Wagner, Kyle (Paige) Wagner, Chad (Anna) Burkholder, Craig (Danie) Burkholder and Curt Burkholder; and ten great-grandchildren.
Carl was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Susan Wagner; and four siblings, Bob Wagner, Billy Wagner, Betty Wagner and Judy Delong.
Carl's services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Riley Creek Baptist Church, Bluffton. Pastor David Lanquist officiating. Burial will be in Hasson Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday, January 13, 2025, at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Bluffton.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, City Mission of Findlay or Alzheimer's Association.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Delbert and Jo Ann Henry
January 12, 2025
We are keeping your family in our prayers.
Mel & Elnora Moser
January 11, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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