Submitted by: Dan Rich
Nov. 10, 1914 - March 9, 2001
South Bend Tribune 3/14/2001
Mr. Carl Louis Wagner, 86, beloved
husband, father and grandfather, entered eternal rest on Friday,
March 9, 2001. He passed away comfortably and peacefully in his
home following an extended illness. During World War II he worked
for the Pennsylvania Railroad delivering men and supplies where
they were needed, and was the youngest promoted engineer on the
railroad line. Later he worked for a dairy in Peru, Ind., and
then went to work at the Bendix Corporation in South Bend, Ind.,
as an engineering technician in the Aircraft Brake and Strut
Research & Development Department. He retired from Bendix in
1981 after 30-plus years of service. He was a man who lived his
life honestly and always true to his beliefs. He was an
outstanding husband, father and grandfather. He was a man who
always put the needs of his family and fellow men before his own
in an age where that quality is hard to find. He will be dearly
missed and always loved through the hearts and memories of his
family and friends.
He is survived by his loving and devoted
wife of 42 years, Frances Wagner; and his loving children, James
Wagner (Linnea), Ronald Wagner (Mary Jane), Gregory Banicki (Marsha),
Lynne Donoho (Mike), Alice Lawson (Douglas) and
Carla Wagner. He will also be missed by his loving grandchildren,
Scott, Kerry and Eric Donoho, and Marcus Wagner, Michelle Escobar
(Fernando), Martin Wagner (Denise), Marla Holbrook
(Joseph), Scott Wagner (Beth) and Brad Wagner; and eight
great-grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers, David Wagner
(Toni), William Wagner (Peggy); and sisters, Georgia Clark,
Norma Lucas, Ercil Burress, Helen Cooper (Hobert)
and Goldie Lucas; and many loving nieces and nephews.
The viewing will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today,
March 14. The funeral will be held on Thursday, March 15, at 11
a.m. in the Welsheimer Funeral Home. Burial will follow at
Highland Cemetery. It is requested that, in lieu of flowers,
donations be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 Healthpark Circle, Fort
Myers, FL 33908.