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Jerry Joe Wagner, 87, of Marietta, OH, died on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville, WV. He was born on November 29, 1933 in Marietta to the late Frederick C. and Helen E. Koon Wagner.
Jerry graduated from Marietta High School in 1951 and graduated from Marietta University in 1962 where he earned a bachelor’s degree in history. Prior to his university studies, he served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict, stationed in Germany. He was very proud to have served his country.
Jerry taught social studies at Belpre High School, was a social worker for the Washington County Department of Employment and Family, had been a manager at Card Corner, worked in sales at Toys R Us, and worked for last time at Campus Martius and in Ohio. River museums. He was a member of the Harmar Congregational Church where his father served as a pastor until its dissolution. Jerry loved classic cars and going to auto shows, the Smoky Mountains, vacationing in Gatlinburg and Cherokee, and remembering his time in service with his good friend Jack Richards. He selflessly cared for his disabled mother for many years.
Jerry is survived by his sister, Charlyn Schmidt and his nephew, James Schmidt, both of Williamstown WV, a niece, Nancy (Schmidt) Knight of Kennesaw GA and a great-niece, Lauren Knight of Virginia Beach VA.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a younger brother, Richard Wagner.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Hadley Funeral Home Reno Chapel, 1021 Pike St., Marietta, OH with Pastor Helen Oates officiating. Interment will follow in Valley Cemetery with full military honors. Visits will take place from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, commemorative contributions can be made at Campus Martius Museum, 601 2nd Street, Marietta, OH 45750 or at www.mariettamuseums.org.
Online condolences can be made at www.hadleyfh.com.
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