Jeffrey David Wagner, Sr., 61, formerly a long-time resident of Downers Grove, IL, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2022, in Huntsville, AL. Jeff was born to David G. and Elizabeth Wagner on October 30, 1961. He married Susan Laurene Moore on October 13, 1984. Jeff attended Moraine Valley College, and DePaul University in Chicago. Jeff held a number of positions at United Airlines throughout his 33-year career, most recently Manager of Technical Operations at O’Hare Airport.
Jeff, nicknamed “The Chief,” was at home on the water, whether he was swimming, scuba-diving, boating, or water-skiing. He shared his love of the outdoors with his family at his Michigan lake home and woodland sanctuary. An expert at problem-solving, Jeff’s selfless personality was expressed through the many projects he led with his family. Jeff also volunteered to support exhibitions at the Huntsville Botanical Garden.
Jeff is loved dearly by his wife, Susan; sons, Jeffrey Wagner, Jr. (Heather nee Zbasnik), and Brent Wagner (Alexandra nee Schaller); daughter, Krystin Smith ( Dr. Yost); brothers, Jerold, David, Michael (Sheila) Wagner; and sister, Amy (Joseph) Lackner; brother-in-law, Jeffrey P. (Jennifer) Moore; parents, David G. and Elizabeth J. Wagner; parents-in-law, Arthur P. (Susan) Moore, and Carolyn Ruzella Moore; grandchildren, Caroline, Samantha, Amelia, James, Beaumont, Baylen, Breona, and Bond; and many nieces and nephews, and extended family.
Visitation will be held 1:00 pm- 6:00 pm on Sunday, November 6, at Adams, Winterfield, and Sullivan Funeral Home in Downers Grove, IL.
In lieu of flowers, please support the National Alliance for Mental Illness (nami.org), Huntsville Botanical Garden (hsvbg.org), or The Morton Arboretum (mortonarb.orghttps://(mortonarb.org)
