Edith M. Wagner, lifelong resident of Belleville, died Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at St. Paul’s Nursing facility in Belleville. She was a resident of the Atrium for two years prior to entering St. Paul’s.
Edith was the only child of Walter and Margaret Wagner (nee Junck). She was born on September 8, 1922 and attended Belleville area schools, graduating from Belleville West High School in 1940. She was employed at Peerless Enamel Products in Belleville immediately following graduation and spent her entire career there retiring after 48 years.
While in high school, Edith was a member of the drum and bugle corps. She was a past member of Elks Post 481 as well as a past member of the American Business Women’s Association.
Edith is survived by cousins and dear friends.
A special thank you to the staff at the Atrium and at St. Paul’s for the special care extended to Edith during her final days. A very special thank you to Hospice for their care.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Valhalla Gaerdner Holten and Valhalla Gardens of memory have the honor of serving the Wagner family.
