Muriel J. Wagner

Muriel J. Wagner, 90, of Fond du Lac, died Thursday, August 15, 2013, at St. Agnes Hospital.

 

She was born on September 2, 1922, in Fond du Lac, a daughter of Peter A. and Elva M. Thomas LaFore.  She was a graduate of Fond du Lac Senior High School, Class of 1940.

 

On May 1, 1963, she married Roy Briggs Wright.  He preceded her in death in 1977.  On September 24, 1983, she married Russell J. Wagner.  He preceded her in death in 2011.

 

Muriel worked for Northern Casket Company for 24 years and later for Bestt Rollr.  She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church where she was active in the choir and Women’s Ministries.

 

She was a member of the Rock & Mineral Club.  Her hobbies included mineral collecting, lapidary, painting, needlework and traveling.

 

She is survived by a cousin, Janet (David) Quesenberry of Fond du Lac; and three stepchildren:  Lois (Marlin) Towne of Byron, Barbara (Anthony) Tremonte of Jamestown, New York, and Joann (William) Hickey of Horicon; step-grandchildren; and step-great-grandchildren.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents.

 

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 19, 2013 at Memorial Baptist Church, 645 Forest Avenue, Fond du Lac, with Rev. Brian Hastings officiating.   Burial will follow in Rosendale Cemetery.

 

The visitation will be on Monday at church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

 

Memorials may be directed to Memorial Baptist Church Women’s Ministries.

 

Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family, www.machfuneralchapel.com.