Leo Thaddeus Wagenbrenner

Dr. Leo T. Wagenbrenner (a.k.a. Tad), 86 years old, formerly of Columbus, Ohio residing in Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 4, 2018 at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at The Ohio State University. Tad was born on February 26, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to Leo and Marguerite (Weis) Wagenbrenner. He graduated from St. Charles Preparatory High School in 1950, and earned an undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. On June 18, 1955 he married Joan (Favret), raising 3 children together. Tad was also a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Class of 1958. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology and head and neck surgery at Washington University in St. Louis. Tad served as a flight surgeon in the Air Force following medical school, then spent the balance of his career practicing medicine as an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist in Columbus, Ohio. Tad was also involved in commercial real estate investing, joining his brothers Tom and Mike in 1976 in their company Wagbros, which purchased the Bank Block and other properties in Grandview Heights. Tad was a former member of the Swim and Racquet Club and Columbus County Club. He was a long-time member of St. Andrew Parish in Upper Arlington. He will be remembered for his kind nature and generous spirit. Tad is survived by his wife, Joan; son, Thomas (Sue); son William; and daughter, Jeanne Annunziata (Richard). He has 7 grandchildren, Alex, Eric, Ashley, Matt, Nicole, Ruby and Anabelle. Also survived by siblings Ann (Dave) Hancock and Mike (Polly). Preceded in death by his brother Tom and sister Mary Lee Hanson. Calling hours will be Friday, November 9, 2018 from 5-7 pm at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Andrew Church, 1899 McCoy Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220 on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at noon.