Howard R. Wagner

Wagner, Howard R. Born into Eternal Life on September 19, 2008. Beloved husband of Connie (nee Sanfilippo). Loving father of David (Linda), Donna (Jeff) Kierzek, and Bob. Loving grandpa of Melissa (Jason) Lawler, Heather (Tim) Reitz, Erik, Justin, Michael (Stacey) Kierzek, Laura Kierzek, and Andrew Kierzek. Loving great-grandpa of Tyler Reitz. Dear brother of Nancy (the late Ken) Johnson. Dear in-law of Richard Mussa and Sam Sanfilippo. Howard is preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Lucille and his brother Robert. Further survived by nieces, nephews, and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, September 24 at 12 noon at ST. CHARLES BORROMEO (5571 S. Marilyn St.) Catholic Church. Visitation from 10 AM until time of service. Entombment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Howard graduated from MSOE and proudly worked for GE medical for 36 years before retiring in 1992. Howard served in the US Navy aboard the USS Hyades from 1950 to 1954. Howard was a member of the Quarter Century Club. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Lukes Medical center, especially Dr. Treisman and his "angels".