Obituary of John Marion Wagner

John Marion Wagner, 73, Strongstown, was called home on December 22, 2020. He was born February 17, 1947 in Buffington Twp. John was a son of late John and Hulda (Duncan) Wagner. John is loved dearly by his children John Wagner, Johnstown, Stoney (Christine) Wagner, Strongstown, Scot (Carrie Ann) Wagner, Strongstown, and Billie Jo (Craig Smith) Wagner, Strongstown; grandchildren Stoney II (Shauni) Wagner, Stephanie (Shawn) Smalls, Daniel (Tiffany Sprague) Wagner, Rodney II Wagner, and Justina Wagner; great grandchildren Hunter, Delilah, Ivy, Jayden, Amelia, Janelle, and Stoney Brooks; siblings Helen Trout, Fay Butz, Anna Strapple, and Bertha (Gerald) Nedrich. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son Rodney Wagner, wife Patricia (Baxter) Wagner, brothers Edward Wagner and Kenneth Wagner, and sister Freda Montgomery.

He was a member of the Blacklick Community United Methodist Church. John was a devoted dairy farmer who would go out of his way to help anyone he could. He loved the fellowship of others and growing tomatoes in the summertime. His family was so important to him, he will be deeply missed by them all.  A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us that he only takes the best.

Due to Covid-19 private visitation with a private service at 1 pm Saturday will be held at the Richard C. Stuart Funeral Home, Armagh, with Pastor Thomas Phillips officiating.