Jeffrey G Wagner, 64, of Porter, Indiana passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. He was born on October 20, 1955 in Waukegan, IL. During Jeff’s high school and college years, he worked at St Therese Medical Center in Waukegan. Jeff graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1973 and attended the College of Lake County. He attended Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago and became a licensed embalmer/funeral director for 22 years. He also was a manager at Chili’s in Michigan City, IN for 18 years.
Everyone loved Jeff’s smile and quick sense of humor. He painted many beautiful paintings as a hobby. He loved the theater, shopping for antiques, and cooking. He traveled in the United States and Europe with his friends and family. He was a member of the Dolton Chamber of Commerce. Jeff loved all of his dogs, especially his current pup, Sophie, who was very protective of Jeff during his illness.
Jeff is survived by Eli Shannon, Tim (Sue) Wagner, Nan (Greg) Johnson, Laura (late Ken) Bittner, niece, Robin Johnson, and nieces, Rakayla and Syn’cerity and nephews, Steven and Jacob. He is preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn and Ralph Wagner and sister, Jane Wagner. Jeff was loved and respected by so many people and will be missed forever.
Visitation and funeral services will be Thursday, October 15, from 11 AM to 1 PM at Marsh Funeral Home, 305 N Cemetery Rd, Gurnee. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Woodland Cancer Center in Michigan City, IN or to VNA Hospice Care in Valparaiso, IN.
In consideration of the safety of our guests and associates, Marsh Funeral Home will adhere to the current gathering restrictions in the state of Illinois, which allow 50 or fewer guests at services. Proper social distancing must be practiced and all guests will be required to wear face masks at all times. Thank you for your cooperation.
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