Obituaries

June 22, 1926 to March 13, 2018

WINAMAC - William Moyer "Bill" Wagner, 91, a lifelong farmer from Star City, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 13, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born June 22, 1926 in Logansport, to the late Donald and Flossie Moyer Wagner. He graduated from Star City High School in 1944, and enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as a medic during World War II. On April 4, 1948, he married Geneva Marie Daily at Star City United Methodist Church. She preceded him in death on Nov. 24, 2011.

He is survived by:

Richard "Dick" (Marilyn) Wagner, Greenfield, Son
Jean (Bill) King, Culver, Daughter
Mary Wagner, Winamac, Daughter-in-law
5 Grandsons: Don (Cheri) Wagner, Jason Wagner, Andy (Apryl) Wagner, Ryan Wagner, and David Wagner
10 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 
Thomas Wagner, Son
Frank Wagner, Half Brother
Donna Miller, Half Sister

Mr. Wagner was a member of the Star City United Methodist Church. He was an accomplished jazz trumpeter and was a longtime member of the Melotones (a four-piece combo). He was a member of the Winamac American Legion and played Taps for numerous veterans' funerals. He enjoyed photography, dancing and traveling with his wife. The couple spent many winters in Palmetto, FL.

Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m., Sunday, March 18, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 18, at the funeral home with Rev. David Broad officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery, Star City. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Star City West Cemetery.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.