William A. Wagner
Of Arlington Heights

William A. Wagner was born on June 4, 1930 in Barrington to Wilbur and Elizabeth (nee Kolle) Wagner. He died Sunday, May 27, 2012, with his family at his side.

Mr. Wagner graduated from Arlington Heights Township High School in 1948, and went on to earn a business degree from Wright Junior College. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. After retiring from SCM Corporation, with 35 years of service, Bill worked for the U.S. Postal Service. He was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed playing baseball and volleyball. He participated in many park district leagues and was a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Bears.

Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Ruth A. (nee Eberenz) Wagner whom he married on July 18, 1953 in San Rafael, California; his loving children Cynthia (Dan) Davenport, Lisa (Peter Piet) Wagner, Cheryl (Robert) Strom, and Thomas Wagner; his loved grandchildren, Marisa (Chris) Sheppard, Daniel (Jessica) Davenport, Cameron, Brandon, and Alexis Strom; his dear great-grandchildren, Elsie and Danny Davenport; and his fond sister, Jean Kring.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Wagner; and by his parents.

Visitation from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm, Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.), Arlington Heights. Family Remembrance 11:00 am, Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois. Interment private.

Memorials may be given to a charity of the donors’ choice.


 

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