| Birth: | Feb. 10, 1987 Partridge Reno County Kansas, USA | | Death: | Jan. 23, 2006 Baghdad Governorate, Iraq |  Corporal Peter Daniel Wagler, 18, was killed in action, Jan. 23, 2006, in Baghdad, Iraq.
He was born Feb. 10, 1987, in Winfield, Ill., the son of David S. and Trish Hershberger Wagler. He attended Hutchinson Community College. Prior to joining the U.S. Army in September 2004, he was a Certified Nurse's Aide, working at Mennonite Friendship Manor, South Hutchinson.
He attended Berean Baptist Church, Hutchinson, was a member and Past Vice President of the Royal Clovers 4-H Club of Reno County and was accomplished in martial arts. He had been serving in Iraq since December 2005.
Survivors include: his parents, David and Trish Wagler, Partridge; two brothers, Vanya, Tulsa, and Josiah, of the home; five sisters, Rochelle Sylvester, Missouri; Bethany, Hutchinson; Maria, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa; and Esther and Sarah, both of Partridge; two nieces, Tikvah and Grace; 17 aunts and uncles; and 36 first cousins.
Burial will be in Partridge Cemetery, with military graveside rites conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Summit Ministries, in care of the funeral home. Personal condolences may be sent to www.elliottmortuary.com.
**Special thanks to Phillip H. Pitzer for photographing and adding the memorial marker to pay tribute to this young American hero.
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Partridge Cemetery
Partridge Reno County Kansas, USA | Created by: Kimberlys Mom Record added: Jan 27, 2006
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Thanksgiving is a day when we pause to give thanks for the things we have.Memorial day is the day we pause to give thanks to the people who fought for the things we have.I salute you and give thanks for your unselfish sacrifice.Rest in peace young hero. -
Kimberlys Mom
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