
He was born December 24, 1927 in Akron, Ohio and was the adopted son of Gladys Morrison and Frank Charles Wagner. He graduated from Akron West High School. Kenneth married Iwana Lee on December 23, 1950 and they would have celebrated their 60th anniversary this year. Together they raised his son, Kenneth Wagner, Jr. and their daughter, Alana Lee. The family moved to Mansfield in l956 when Ken was transferred here by the Dictaphone Corp. Ken later became a District Manager for Perfect Plus Inc., and later purchased a franchise which he held until l994. He worked part time for Kafer's Flowers.
Ken was a Navy veteran and retired from the Naval Reserves as a boatswain's mate first class. Over the course of almost 50 years, he was a dedicated volunteer and later employee for Junior Achievement, mentoring both students and his JA colleagues. He loved guiding tours at the Mansfield Reformatory for the past 14 years and looked forward to the coming season. He was a past president of the Evening Optimists club and maintained his friendships in the Evening Club. He was secretary-treasurer of the Fleet Reserve and also belonged to AMVETS #26. Mr. Wagner loved to bowl and golf.
Ken is survived by his wife, Iwana; daughter and son-in-law, Alana and Dr. James E. Wells of Ft. Wayne, IN; close extended family, James and Joy Wells; grandchildren, Kenneth C. Wagner III, and Shannon Lee Wagner; a great-granddaughter, Mary Katharine Wagner; and his cat Buddy. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his son, Kenneth on December 24, 2009.
Friends may call Sunday April 25, 2010 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be held Monday April 26, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home conducted by Rev. Dennis Allison. Burial will be held in Mansfield Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by the Fleet Reserve and the Joint Veterans Burial Detail. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society.
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