Mr. William Wagner was born on August 20, 1941 in Derring, MO to the late Grady Truman and Mary Evadean Wagner. Mr. Wagner worked in broadcasting for the majority of his life. He loved fishing and talking to the area’s local farmers’. He even ran for State Representative in the state of Missouri. His last adventure took him to agriculture reporting for a radio station out of Cape Girardeau, MO. He was an avid record collector.
On Monday, January 31, 2022 William Frank Wagner passed away at the age of 80. He leaves behind to cherish his memories forever two daughters, Tina Wagner and Michelle Heise (Brent); a step-daughter, Debbie Orosz (Tom); grandchildren, Francesca Shelton (Mario) and Clay Pinsanor; four great grandchildren, Cordell, Mario Jr., Mercedes and Amajinae; two sisters, Joanne Morris (Gary) and LouisePack; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death are his parents, Grady and Mary Wagner; wife, Linda Wagner; ex-wife, Janet Wagner; grandson, Marcus Pinsanor; and two brothers, James Wagner and Jerry Wagner.
Mr. Wagner has been cremated and a celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date.
Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home
