John & Mary (Willitzer) Wagner Wedding Photo
9. John Wenceslaus3 WAGNER (John Sr.2, Wenceslaus "Wenzel"1) (#206) was born in Adams Twp., Defiance Co., OH. 17 OCT 1884. John died 13 SEP 1960 in
Defiance Co., OH., at age 75. His body was interred 16 SEP 1960 in St. Michael's, Defiance Co., OH.
He married Mary Cecilia WILLITZER 13 OCT 1914 in St. John's Cath., Defiance Co., OH. (Mary Cecilia
WILLITZER is #207.) Mary was born 24 NOV 1891 in S. Richland Twp., Defiance Co., OH.. Mary was the daughter of John
Wesley WILLITZER and Anna Amelia STREIT. Mary died 25 SEP 1970 in Defiance Co., OH., at age 78. Her body was
interred 28 SEP 1970 in St. Michael's, Defiance Co., OH. She was baptized 1891 in St. Johns Cath., Defiance Co., OH.
He was baptized date unknown in St. Michael's, Defiance Co., OH. John W. Wagner Retired Adams twp. farmer and president of the
Defiance Co., Trustee and Clerks Association since Jan of 1946 died thursday at 6:30 p.m. in his home at rt. 3 Defiance. His death due to a
Heart attack, came suddenly as he walked across the kitchen. He had however been in impaired health since his first attack on July 15 and
has spent some time in Defiance City Hospital. Mr. Wagner was 75 years old He was born on Oct 17 1884 in Adams twp. where he had spent life
as a farmer and was active in church and communion affairs. His parents were John and Mary (Shindler) Wagner. He was married in St. Johns
Catholic Church Defiance on Oct 13, 1914 to Mary Willitzer who survivies. He also leaves 8 sons and 8 dau's. He was a twp trustee since 1932
and also been active in the Red Cross
John had Lt. brn. hair.
he had a heart attack about two weeks prior to the one that he had on the day he died,
John Wenceslaus WAGNER and Mary Cecilia WILLITZER had the following children:
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Carl Joseph4 WAGNER was born 6 SEP 1915.
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Paul Francis WAGNER (still alive).
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Bernard John WAGNER was born 8 JUL 1918.
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Irene Cecilia WAGNER (#456) (still alive).
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Justin George WAGNER (#457) was born in Defiance Co.,, OH. 3 JUN 1921. Justin died 2 FEB 1979 in Defiance,
Defiance Co., OH, at age 57. His body was interred FEB 1979 in St. Michael's, Defiance Co., OH. Justin was a full time
farmer on his parents farm and also drove a school bus for Northeastern School District. He also served during WWII.
cause of death was lung cancer
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John Edmond WAGNER (still alive).
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Raymond Albert WAGNER (#459) was born in Defiance Co.,, OH. 13 APR 1924. Raymond died 17 FEB 1998 in
Defiance, Defiance Co., OH, at age 73. Raymond A. Wagner, 73, 27624 Mekus Rd. Died Tuesday at Defiance Hospital. He was born in
Defiance County's Adam Twp... He was a member of St Michaels Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus 1039... Raymond never spoke bad
about anyone in his life and he had a nice easy going personality. He was a farmer all his life farming on the family farm. He especially
enjoyed photography.
lost one eye in childhood
he had a mild heart attack possibly due to a blood clot that was in his artery to the colon.
He died as a result of peronites of the bowel which was caused by a blood clot.
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Rosemary Agnes WAGNER (#460) was born in Defiance Co.,, OH. 13 APR 1924.(377) Rosemary died 7 APR 2004 in Lucas Co., OH, at age 79. Her body was
interred 13 APR 2004 in Lucas Co., OH. St. Elizabeth's Cem. at Richfield Center, Lucas Co., OH She married
Richard Z. EISEL 23 JUN 1948 in Defiance Co., OH.. (Richard Z. EISEL is #1411.)
Richard was born 19 JAN 1918 in OH. Richard died 3 NOV 2003 in Lucas Co., OH, at age 85. Richard Z. Eisel, 85, a
long time resident of Lathrop Rd., Berkey, OH, passed away Monday, November 3, 2003, at St. Luke's Hospital. Richard was employed as a
lineman for more than 30 years with the Toledo Edison, retiring in 1981. He served in the European Theater with the U.S. Army during W.W.
II. Richard was awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded in Sicily. He was a member of the Catholic War Vets, and the Joseph W. Diehn
Post 486 of the American Legion. He is survived by his loving wife, Rosemary Eisel; daughters, Mary (John) Hassen, Margaret (Stephan) Mizer,
and Theresa (Jeffrey) Simon; sons, Michael (Diane), Thomas (Susan), Richard S. (Carol), Raymond (JoAnn), Patrick (Karen), Gregory
(Jacqueline), and John (Kathleen) Eisel; 18 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Richard was preceded in death by his 12 brothers and
sisters. Friends may call at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St. Sylvania, OH, Wednesday, November 5th, from 2-9 p.m., where the Joseph
W. Diehn American Legion Post will conduct a service at 7:00 p.m., and where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will
be conducted at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Richfield Center, Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at the St. Elizabeth Cemetery.
Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the Holy Trinity Building Fund or the Alzheimer's Association. The family would like
to thank the staffs of Heartland of Browning, and the Alzheimer's Association Day Care for the loving care given Richard during his illness.
His body was interred date unknown in Lucas Co., OH. St. Elizabeth Cem., Richfield Center, Lucas Co., OH (See Richard Z. EISEL for the continuation of this line.) Rosemary A. (Wagner) Eisel, 79, born April 13, 1924, in
St. Michael's Ridge, Defiance, OH, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2004, at the Heartland of Browning. Rosemary was a devoted wife and
mother, she enjoyed baking, spending time with, and doing things for her family. Rosemary was a member of Altar and Rosary Society. She was
an avid Bingo Player, and took pride in being a twin. Rosemary was a member of the Ladies Auxiliaries of the Catholic War Vets Logston-Walla
Post, and the Joseph W. Diehn Post 468 of the American Legion. She was the widow of Richard Z. Eisel who died November 3, 2003, and is
survived by her daughters, Mary (John) Hassen, Margaret (Stephan) Mizer, and Theresa (Jeffrey) Simon; sons, Michael (Diane), Thomas (Susan),
Richard S. (Carol), Raymond (JoAnn), Patrick (Karen), Gregory (Jacqueline), John (Kathleen) Eisel; 18 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren;
sisters, Irene Baker, Valeria Barber, Grace Cape, Marcella Froelich, Martha Konecny, Mary Gillen, and Joanne Keil, and brothers, Paul,
James, and John Wagner. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary (Willitzer) and five brothers. Friends may call at the
Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St., Sylvania, OH, Monday, April 12th from 2 - 9 p.m., where the Rosary will be recited Monday evening at
7:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be conducted at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Richfield Center, Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow
at the St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the Holy Trinity Catholic Church Building Fund or the
Alzheimer's Association. Rosemary's family would like to thank the staffs of the Heartland of Browning and the Heartland Hospice for the
loving care shown mom, and all of us, during her illness.
Family Picture taken in Archbold, OH
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Valeria Elizabeth "Val" WAGNER (#10) (still alive).
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Grace Anna WAGNER (#461) (still alive).
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Walter Louis WAGNER was born 29 MAR 1929.
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James Frederick WAGNER (still alive).
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Marcella Frances WAGNER (#464) (still alive).
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Martha Jean WAGNER (#465) (still alive).
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Mary Jane WAGNER (#466) (still alive).
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Joann Marie WAGNER (#467) (still alive).
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