Ezra Wagler

Ezra Wagler, 84, of Loogootee, In. entered into rest on March 1,2012 at 3:11 A.M. Ezra was born July 19th, 1927 to the late Peter E. and Lavinia (Graber) Wagler. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Martha Wagler, Mrs. Ezra (Edith) Knepp, and Mrs. Fred (Mary) Stoll. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mrs. Ezra (Lillie Swartzentruber) Wagler of Loogootee; four sons, and daughters in-law Allen and Connie Wagler and Dennis Wagler all of Loogootee, Ron and JoEllen Wagler of Odon, and Bill and Gayle Wagler of Washington; and one daughter, Mrs. Norm (Gail) Stoll of Odon; one sister, Mrs. Edwin (Lorene) Knepp; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Ezra was a member of Berea Mennonite Church and was retired from Crane and Nolan Construction. He enjoyed woodworking and building beautiful bird houses, and spending time with his family and friends. Viewing will be Friday 1:00 to8:00 PM and till service time on Saturday at Berea Mennonite Church. Funeral services will be on Saturday at 10:00 AM at Berea Mennonite Church. The family would like to express their deepest heartfelt gratitude to all who provided food, care, and compassion and prayers during his illness. Viewin...[more]

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ill be Friday 1:00 to8:00 PM and till service time on Saturday at Berea Mennonite Church. Funeral services will be on Saturday at 10:00 AM at Berea Mennonite Church. Ezra requested in lieu of flowers donation be made to: Galilean Children's Home P.O. Box 880 Liberty, Ky. 42539-0880 Or Samaritan's Purse International Relief P.O. Box 3000 Boone, N.C. 28807-3000 Or Gideons International P.O. Box 140800 Nashville, Tennessee 37214-0800 In memory cards are available at the Church Ed Lee Mortuary is in charge of arrangements