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1932
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2023
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Mary Wagner Obituary
Mary Ruth Wagner, 91, passed away Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.
Mary was born March 24, 1932, in Delphos, to Forest and Martha (Kunz) Gudakunst. She married Carl Wagner on May 18, 1952, and he survives.
Mary graduated from Delphos Jefferson High School and was a homemaker. She previously worked at Triplett Corporation in Bluffton. Mary was an active member of Riley Creek Baptist Church, Bluffton.
Mary's survivors include her husband, Carl Wagner of Ada; four children, David Wagner of Ada, Cindy Parkins of Bluffton, Thomas (Cynthia) Wagner of Bluffton, and Karla (Dennis) Burkholder of Bluffton; eight grandchildren, Jeremy (Katie) Parkins, Brandon (Taryn) Parkins, Dr. Amanda Wagner, Andrew (Nicole) Wagner, Kyle (Paige) Wagner, Chad (Anna) Burkholder, Craig (Danie) Burkholder, and Curt Burkholder; nine great-grandchildren and one on the way; brother, Donald (Linda) Gudakunst of Lima; and three sisters, Phyllis Lytle of Lima, Coleen Binkley of Lima, and Fern Cowan of Lima.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; daughter-in-law, Susan Wagner; and sister, Catherine High.
Mary's services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at Riley Creek Baptist Church, Bluffton. Pastor David Lanquist will officiate. Burial will be at Hasson Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton, and 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Creek Baptist Church or American Alzheimer's Association.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Melvin & Elnora Moser
December 19, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Our deepest Sympathy to the family.
Eck family
December 19, 2023
So sorry to hear of Mary's passing. Rest in the assurance that she is in the arms of her Lord.
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