02/18/07 - NNHS Newsletter - Paul Wagner
Paul A. Wagner
(@1928 - 14 Feb 2007)
Newport News High School Class of 1949
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02/18/07 - NNHS Newsletter - Paul Wagner
Paul A. Wagner Newport News High School Class of 1949 |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
We have yet another sad edition of the NNHS Newsletter tonight.
From Dale Parsons ('49) of VA - 02/18/07 - "NNHS Graduate 1949":
(Enclosed is Paul Wagner's obituary.)
Thank you for the nudge, Dale. I knew Paul's name was ringing a distant bell with me, but even after reading his obituary, I did not pick up the very obvious clues. I apologize for the delay in posting this.
From the Daily Press - 02/16/07:
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Paul A. Wagner
NEWPORT NEWS - Paul A.
Wagner, 78, a native of Mt. Ulla, N.C., and Newport News resident
the past 66 years, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, at Bayside
Convalescent Center, Poquoson. Mr. Wagner was a member of Menchville
Baptist Church, a member of the Sportsman's Club, and retired in
1994 from Newport News Shipbuilding Shipfitters Dept. after 44
years. He served in the U. S. Navy Reserves, followed by the Marine
Corps during the Korean Conflict, and was active in his Marine
unit's annual reunions. Mr. Wagner was preceded in death by his
wife, Shirley Wagner; mother, Elva Wagner; father, Julius Wagner;
brothers, Julius, Jake, and Carl Wagner; and sister, Millie Kiger.
He is survived by one daughter, Denise Fair and husband, Bruce, of
Poquoson; one son, Richard Wagner and wife, Sandy, of Seaford; two
sisters, Louise Dewing of Kentwood, Mich., and Ruth Staples of
Hampton; five grandchildren, Ashley and Emma Fair of Poquoson, and
Olivia, Graham, and Heath Wagner of Seaford; and a special friend,
Betty Dowdy of Newport News. The family will receive friends from 7
to 8 p.m. tonight at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home in Poquoson. A
funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral
home by Pastor Chris Gill. Burial will follow at Peninsula Memorial
Park, Newport News. Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA
23058-5216, or to Disabled American Veterans Chapter 2, 15460
Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23608. The family wishes to thank
the staff of Bayside Convalescent Center for their care and support. |
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Steve & I sure adored our Uncle Paul. Such a sweet, soft-spoken man-he
always had that shy smile. Many happy memories of him/Shirley too, at their
home. My sympathy for our cousins Denise/Richard and their families. (Gail (Kiger) Bonsey, (Oregon) |
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Gail Bonsey
(Newberg, OR) - February 15, 2007 Contact me |
| My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless! |
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Peggy Plummer (Hampton,
VA) - February
15, 2007 |
| I worked with Paul at the shipyard for 9 years. He was one of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. We talked everyday and he always knew how to make me smile. I have only seen him a few times in the last 17 years, but I always loved running into him around town. I also grew up with his daughter-in-law Sandy, so, to Sandy, and all of Paul's family, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, as is Paul. He was truly one in a million, and he will be missed. |
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Lynn Thompson (Mitchell)
(Hampton, VA) - February 15, 2007 Contact me |
| Rick, I just wanted to extend my condolences on the loss of your father. May the Lord be with you and your family as you grieve his passing and adjust to life without him. May you also be comforted with the feeling of his spiritual presence when you think of him. God Bless your family. |
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Robin Kloeppel
(Portsmouth, VA)
- February 15, 2007 Contact me |
| My wife and I will keep your family in our prayers! |
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Phil Forbes (Suffolk, VA)
- February 15, 2007 |
| Vickie and I send our sincere condolences. |
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Rick Kittrell (Suffolk,
VA) -
February 15, 2007 |
| RICK, I'M SORRY FOR THE LOST OF YOUR FATHER. I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. I NEVER MET YOUR DAD BUT TALKING TO YOU ON THE WATERFRONT, HE REALLY SEEM LIKE A GREAT MAN. THE ONE THING YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE IS THE MEMORIES. YOUR FATHER IS WITH THE LORD, WITH NO SUFFERING. |
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Ronnie Ellsworth
(Suffolk, VA) - February 15, 2007 |
| So sorry to hear of Paul's death. We attended NNHS together. He was a real gentleman, always with a smile. |
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Dale Parsons (Franklin,
VA) -
February 15, 2007 |
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& Sandy, Debbie & I are deeply saddened to hear about your loss. We will keep you and the kids in our prayers. God Bless you all. |
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Joe & Debbie France
(Hampton, VA)
- February 16, 2007 Contact me |
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Denise, I am so sorry about your Dad. I know all too well what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family |
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Peggi Cameron
(Newport News)
- February 16, 2007 Contact me |
| Denise & Richard, Sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. He was a wonderful friend and true Marine. Always looked forward to seeing him at our annual Marine Corp Reunions. Was sorry he was unable to attend this past year when we hosted it in SD. You're in our thoughts and prayers. |
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Lorne & Pat Ruzicka
(Belle Fourche, SD) - February 16, 2007 Contact me |
| I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. He was such a nice man, whom I helped care for at Bayside. He will be sadly missed. God be with your family. |
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Elizabeth Hicks, CNA
(Poquoson) - February 16, 2007 |
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mother, Paul's sister, Louise Wagner Dewing, who lives in Michigan, asked me
to write: "I 'd really like to be there, but I am so thankful that I got to
see him in December. I was so proud of him as a brother." I always loved visiting Uncle Paul's house. Denise and Richard and families, you have our deepest sympathy. Much love, Debbie Dewing Kopinski |
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Debbie Kopinski
(New York, NY)
- February 16, 2007 Contact me |
| My husband Chris and I were very saddened to hear that Paul had passed away. We knew Paul through Betty Dowdy, his special friend and our special friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all. |
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Marlea Leljedal
- February 17, 2007 |
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Betty and Paul's family, Please except our sincere condolences on the death of Paul. We will miss seeing him at the annual Marine reunions. He will never be forgotten. |
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Martinus and Martha
Kohler (Beloit, KS)
- February 18, 2007 |
Our sincerest sympathies are extended to the entire Wagner family at this time.
From Gail Kiger Bonsey (Ferguson HS - '73) of OR - 02/18/07 - "Paul Wagner":
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Our Uncle Paul Wagner, 78, passed away this
past week - it was in the Daily Press. ...He graduated NNHS class of '49.
Handsome Paul will always be remembered by his sweet shy smile. Here are a
couple of photos I had of Paul on their wedding day - exiting from my mom
and dad's apartment at Stuart Gardens on
1141 Garden Drive!
He will be missed - as is our beautiful Aunt Shirley (Hogge) Wagner too! Gail (Kiger) Bonsey FHS
'73; |
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Thank you so much, Gail. Your uncle Paul's as gorgeous as the rest of your family.
Please accept my deepest condolences in your loss - and again, my apologies to you and Steve for not making the connection sooner.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER!
Love to all, Carol
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