Longtime Grosse Pointe Park resident Elizabeth “Betty” Wagner, 90, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, MI.
Betty was born May 17, 1931 to Frank and Bernadine (nee Theisen) Millenbach, and married Albert “Al” P. Wagner, Jr. on December 28, 1957, at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Detroit. They shared 57 years of marriage prior to Al’s passing in 2015.
Betty was a golfer, bowler, tennis player and avid downhill skier. She and Al were longtime members of Otsego Ski Club in Gaylord, MI.
Most importantly, Betty was a loving and dedicated mother. Family was central to her life.
Betty is survived by her loving daughter, Liz Rader (Bob), sons Al (Nancy), Doug and Bob; adoring grandchildren Lindsay (Scott) Green, Bob Rader III, Al V, Ryan and Ellie Wagner; and great-grandson Cameron Green. Betty is also survived by her adored sister, Fran Kieling, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition, to her beloved husband Al, and parents, Betty was pre-deceased by her sisters Mary Jo Mallon and Peggy Kaiser.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 6 at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 7th with visitation prior at 9:30 a.m., at St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic Church, 1401 Whittier Road, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230.
Donations may be made to St. Clare of Montefalco at the above address or to a charity of your choice.
