Leah Jeanne Wagner

Leah Jeanne Wagner, age 88, was surrounded by family when she went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, August 14, 2025. Leah was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Wagner; daughter, Kimberly Zirkle; and son, James (Jeff) Zirkle. She will be remembered by her children Regina (Paul) Lucas, Steven Wagner, Sherrie (Darrin) Seeley, Jodi Wagner; as well as her beloved seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Leah was born to David and Jeanne Wion in Greenville, Ohio on March 2,1937, where she was raised and lived for many years. In 1970, Leah relocated to Michigan with her husband and family, where she was a homemaker and actively involved in her children's school functions and the community in which she lived.

Leah had a lifelong love and appreciation of art, literature, music, and dance. She was an avid reader throughout her life and enjoyed swimming immensely. As a teen, Leah was a lifeguard at her local public pool.

Nothing was more important or precious to Leah than family. Holidays always consisted of a house filled with family, food, laughter, fun, and love. Her home was always open to her children and grandchildren.

A celebration of Leah’s life will commence 2 p.m. Saturday, August 23, 2025, with one hour of visitation prior, at Cook Memorial Chapel (East Building), 4235 Prairie St. SW, Grandville, MI 49418. In honor of Leah, contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association (https://www.alz.org/). Interment will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.cookcaresgrandville.com in their guestbook online.