Elmer Wagner
Elmer S. Wagner, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on Jan. 7, 1934 in Butler, Elmer was married to Patricia Louise “Patsy” O’Neil, of Butler, from Jan. 15, 1955 until her passing in December 2013.
Elmer was a graduate of Butler High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War with his four brothers. He worked and served as a union representative at Armco Steel, and he could reliably be found in his favorite pew at All Saints Parish, St. Paul Roman Catholic Church. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion 0778 and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was devoted to his family and was beloved by them. His love for his family, sharp mind and sense of humor remained undiminished until the very end. Known for his love of Pittsburgh sports, college football and his incredible quick wit, Elmer brought laughter to all who knew him.
He is survived by his five children, Thomas Wagner of South Carolina, Catherine Hemphill of Butler, Mary (Terry) Allen of Butler, Joyce (Phillip) Boos of Maryland and Charles (Karen) Wagner of Washington, Pa.; his 11 grandchildren, Celina (Rusty) Karnes, Erika (Shawn) Moroney, Angela (Justin) Mechalske, Brittnee (Tim) Madigan, Jason (Cat) Boos, Tiffany (Dan) Schwartzmier, Matthew (Sara) Hemphill, Rachel (Lewis) Bruton, Jacob (Aspen) Boos, Hudson Wagner and Barlow Wagner; his 14 great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Rylee, Sydney, Hayden, Owen, Madeline, Gavin, Alana, Joyanna, Jackson, Mason, Harrison, Lucas and Effie; as well as his stepbrother, Larry Dorenkamp of Butler; and a number of cousins, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, Patricia, he was preceded in death by his parents, Laverne Wagner and Grace C. Haug; his son, James Michael Wagner; his four brothers; two stepbrothers; and one stepsister. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
The family will be forever grateful for the kind, compassionate and loving care provided by the staff at Magnolia Place Saxonburg and Hope Hospice.
WAGNER — The friends of Elmer S. Wagner, who died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St., Butler. Interment will follow at St. Peter Cemetery in Butler.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your local food bank.
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