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EMDEN-Donald W. Wagner, 81, of Emden died Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 5:09 pm at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born February 19, 1932 at rural Hartsburg, a son of George and Mabel Bree Wagner. He married Betty Gail Shirley August 17, 1952 in Emden. She survives.

Also surviving are two daughters: Donna (Bruce) Struebing, Hartsburg and Debra Wagner, Emden; one sister: Pat (Don) McCann of Lincoln; three grandchildren: Derek (Brittney) Struebing, Sarah (Bobby) Kennedy and Hannah Wagner and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother: Wayne Wagner; two sisters: Bernice Rettberg and Georgia Ann Harms.

Donald was a carpenter and served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Emden American Legion Post 506 and Riverside Rod and Gun Club. He was a commissioner and president of the Emden Park Board for many years.

Funeral services will be Friday, July 19 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church of Emden, IL with Rev. John Schurter officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 and one hour prior to service at the Church. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Rural Emden, IL with full military rites by Emden American Legion Post 506. The family suggests memorials to Emden Park District for improvements to the Community House or to St. Peter's Lutheran Church.

Arrangements were entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln, IL.