Magdalena "Lena" Wagner, 87, formerly of Linton died peacefully Tuesday morning at the Strasburg Care Center in the company of her sons, Aaron and Kevin, and her priest, Fr. David Richter.
Lena was born on February 17, 1926 to Martin and Barbara (Wagner) Fischer. She was the youngest of six children raised on the family homestead north east of Hague. She was a bright girl, and after completing high school Lena took correspondence courses to earn herself a teaching certificate which she put to good use in a rural school house near the farm.
Lena married Pius Wagner on September 20, 1954 at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hague after he returned to Linton from serving in the Army. They lived in Linton where Pius worked as an auto body repairman, mechanic and all-around handyman while literally building their dream home from scratch. Lena kept herself busy with her Home Maker's Club, Christian Mothers and she was a dedicated member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. She also managed to give Pius three healthy, beautiful sons, Aaron, Kevin and Wayne, that helped fill every minute of both their lives, as any parent can attest to. Pius still managed to open his own business the same year their second son was born, and Wagner Body Shop not only remains open, it has expanded into auto sales with Aaron at the helm.
St. Anthony's Church was always a source of great comfort and support to Lena, especially after the loss of her youngest son, Wayne, in a tragic one-car accident in July of 1982, and then again when Pius died in October of 2006.
Lena is survived by her sons, Aaron and Kevin; two sisters-in-law, Catherine and Betty Fischer; a brother-in-law, Francis Fischer; and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by Sunnie Marie Lewis, her former daughter-in-law; and Sandee Ehler, a close family friend, along with all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Barbara; husband, Pius; and youngest son, Wayne; her three brothers and one sister-in-law, Kenny Fischer; Larry Fischer; Joe and Katie Fischer; and two sisters and one brother-in-law, Rose Fischer and Christine and 'Fritz' Wolf.
Lena was born on February 17, 1926 to Martin and Barbara (Wagner) Fischer. She was the youngest of six children raised on the family homestead north east of Hague. She was a bright girl, and after completing high school Lena took correspondence courses to earn herself a teaching certificate which she put to good use in a rural school house near the farm.
Lena married Pius Wagner on September 20, 1954 at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hague after he returned to Linton from serving in the Army. They lived in Linton where Pius worked as an auto body repairman, mechanic and all-around handyman while literally building their dream home from scratch. Lena kept herself busy with her Home Maker's Club, Christian Mothers and she was a dedicated member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. She also managed to give Pius three healthy, beautiful sons, Aaron, Kevin and Wayne, that helped fill every minute of both their lives, as any parent can attest to. Pius still managed to open his own business the same year their second son was born, and Wagner Body Shop not only remains open, it has expanded into auto sales with Aaron at the helm.
St. Anthony's Church was always a source of great comfort and support to Lena, especially after the loss of her youngest son, Wayne, in a tragic one-car accident in July of 1982, and then again when Pius died in October of 2006.
Lena is survived by her sons, Aaron and Kevin; two sisters-in-law, Catherine and Betty Fischer; a brother-in-law, Francis Fischer; and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by Sunnie Marie Lewis, her former daughter-in-law; and Sandee Ehler, a close family friend, along with all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Barbara; husband, Pius; and youngest son, Wayne; her three brothers and one sister-in-law, Kenny Fischer; Larry Fischer; Joe and Katie Fischer; and two sisters and one brother-in-law, Rose Fischer and Christine and 'Fritz' Wolf.
Magdalena "Lena" Wagner, 87, formerly of Linton died peacefully Tuesday morning at the Strasburg Care Center in the company of her sons, Aaron and Kevin, and her priest, Fr. David Richter.
Lena was born on February 17, 1926 to Martin and Barbara (Wagner) Fischer. She was the youngest of six children raised on the family homestead north east of Hague. She was a bright girl, and after completing high school Lena took correspondence courses to earn herself a teaching certificate which she put to good use in a rural school house near the farm.
Lena married Pius Wagner on September 20, 1954 at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hague after he returned to Linton from serving in the Army. They lived in Linton where Pius worked as an auto body repairman, mechanic and all-around handyman while literally building their dream home from scratch. Lena kept herself busy with her Home Maker's Club, Christian Mothers and she was a dedicated member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. She also managed to give Pius three healthy, beautiful sons, Aaron, Kevin and Wayne, that helped fill every minute of both their lives, as any parent can attest to. Pius still managed to open his own business the same year their second son was born, and Wagner Body Shop not only remains open, it has expanded into auto sales with Aaron at the helm.
St. Anthony's Church was always a source of great comfort and support to Lena, especially after the loss of her youngest son, Wayne, in a tragic one-car accident in July of 1982, and then again when Pius died in October of 2006.
Lena is survived by her sons, Aaron and Kevin; two sisters-in-law, Catherine and Betty Fischer; a brother-in-law, Francis Fischer; and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by Sunnie Marie Lewis, her former daughter-in-law; and Sandee Ehler, a close family friend, along with all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Barbara; husband, Pius; and youngest son, Wayne; her three brothers and one sister-in-law, Kenny Fischer; Larry Fischer; Joe and Katie Fischer; and two sisters and one brother-in-law, Rose Fischer and Christine and 'Fritz' Wolf.
Lena was born on February 17, 1926 to Martin and Barbara (Wagner) Fischer. She was the youngest of six children raised on the family homestead north east of Hague. She was a bright girl, and after completing high school Lena took correspondence courses to earn herself a teaching certificate which she put to good use in a rural school house near the farm.
Lena married Pius Wagner on September 20, 1954 at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hague after he returned to Linton from serving in the Army. They lived in Linton where Pius worked as an auto body repairman, mechanic and all-around handyman while literally building their dream home from scratch. Lena kept herself busy with her Home Maker's Club, Christian Mothers and she was a dedicated member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. She also managed to give Pius three healthy, beautiful sons, Aaron, Kevin and Wayne, that helped fill every minute of both their lives, as any parent can attest to. Pius still managed to open his own business the same year their second son was born, and Wagner Body Shop not only remains open, it has expanded into auto sales with Aaron at the helm.
St. Anthony's Church was always a source of great comfort and support to Lena, especially after the loss of her youngest son, Wayne, in a tragic one-car accident in July of 1982, and then again when Pius died in October of 2006.
Lena is survived by her sons, Aaron and Kevin; two sisters-in-law, Catherine and Betty Fischer; a brother-in-law, Francis Fischer; and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by Sunnie Marie Lewis, her former daughter-in-law; and Sandee Ehler, a close family friend, along with all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Barbara; husband, Pius; and youngest son, Wayne; her three brothers and one sister-in-law, Kenny Fischer; Larry Fischer; Joe and Katie Fischer; and two sisters and one brother-in-law, Rose Fischer and Christine and 'Fritz' Wolf.
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