1925
Calvin
2013
Calvin R. Wagner
October 10, 1925 — September 17, 2013
Calvin R. Wagner, 87
NEW SPRINGFIELD Services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Davis-Becker Funeral Home in Boardman for Calvin R. Wagner, 87. He passed away Tuesday evening at Vibra Hospital.
Mr. Wagner was born Oct. 10, 1925, in Heshbon, Pa., a son of Alton R. and Rebecca (Byers) Wagner.
He started his working career as a mechanic who owned his own garage. He then went to work at Sheet & Tube Steel Company, then did carpentry work.
He retired as a die repairman for Fitsimmon Steel Company.
Calvin was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II and was a member of the New Springfield Church of God.
Surviving him are his wife, the former Helen Ragan, whom he married April 28, 1947; a daughter, Janice (James) Dorosky of Canton; two sons, Calvin R.
Wagner Jr. of New Springfield and Robert (Cheryl) Wagner of Canfield; two sisters, Grace Haire and Clara (Fred) Kline; two brothers, Ronald Wagner and Walter (Donna) Wagner; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.
Preceding him in death besides his parents, are a son, Kenneth L. Wagner; brothers, Donald, Ray and Everett Wagner; and a sister, Martha Adams.
Friends may call on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m., both at the funeral home at our new location, 8536 Market St.
The family requests material tributes take the form of contributions to the New Springfield Church of God, 3649 E. Garfield Road, New Springfield, OH 44443.
Visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.
NEW SPRINGFIELD Services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Davis-Becker Funeral Home in Boardman for Calvin R. Wagner, 87. He passed away Tuesday evening at Vibra Hospital.
Mr. Wagner was born Oct. 10, 1925, in Heshbon, Pa., a son of Alton R. and Rebecca (Byers) Wagner.
He started his working career as a mechanic who owned his own garage. He then went to work at Sheet & Tube Steel Company, then did carpentry work.
He retired as a die repairman for Fitsimmon Steel Company.
Calvin was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II and was a member of the New Springfield Church of God.
Surviving him are his wife, the former Helen Ragan, whom he married April 28, 1947; a daughter, Janice (James) Dorosky of Canton; two sons, Calvin R.
Wagner Jr. of New Springfield and Robert (Cheryl) Wagner of Canfield; two sisters, Grace Haire and Clara (Fred) Kline; two brothers, Ronald Wagner and Walter (Donna) Wagner; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.
Preceding him in death besides his parents, are a son, Kenneth L. Wagner; brothers, Donald, Ray and Everett Wagner; and a sister, Martha Adams.
Friends may call on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m., both at the funeral home at our new location, 8536 Market St.
The family requests material tributes take the form of contributions to the New Springfield Church of God, 3649 E. Garfield Road, New Springfield, OH 44443.
Visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.
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