This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Howard Wagner, 85, passed away on August 26, 2014. We will remember him forever.
Howard was born in Brockton, Massachusetts on May 3, 1929. He graduated from Rockland High School in 1947. He was the son of the late Walter and Doris Wagner.
Howard joined the Navy and toured the world, including service to his country during the Korean War. Howard worked for S&H Green Stamps as an auditor for over 35 years, during which his travels took him to each of the 48 contiguous states. He served as Scoutmaster in 1982 for Troop 304 in Sunbury, Pa.
Howard was an excellent shuffleboard player and achieved "Master" ranking in both 2005 and 2006 in the state of Florida. He also was an avid Tampa Bay Buccaneer fan. He occasionally let his hair down and performed in renditions of "South Pacific (1996)" and "Trip Around North America (1995)".
He is survived by his wife Nancy (Rouse) Wagner; his sister M. Lorraine Crook; and his sons, Alexander Wagner of Tampa, Fla., and Michael Wagner of Carlisle; his daughters-in-law, Linda Wagner of Carlisle and Marlo Wagner of Tampa, Fla.; and his five grandchildren, Andrew, Patrick and Michael Wagner of Carlisle and Kristina and Katie Wagner of Tampa, Fla.
Howard was living in Sun City Center, Florida in Kings Point.
Howard did not have a specific request for donations. Therefore, we are requesting people to share a memory of Howard in the Story section of the website.
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Leave a tributeSo sorry for the loss of Uncle Howard! I remember playing cards with Uncle Howard, Walter and Doris at Peases Point! There was no fooling around there! It was the first time I ever heard of Hoyle's Book of Rules. Doris wouldn't let us cheat, even if we wanted to!
Roberta Crook
I love you and I'm missing you very much. Lorraine
All our love, Scot, Angie, Ella & Magnus Nichols
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High School Football Fridays
During my elementary and early middle school years, Firday nights in the fall were special. I remember getting home from school and waiting for my Dad to come home and take me and my brother to the Shikellamy football games. It didn’t matter how far away from home he was during the week for work or how tired he was, he always seem to know when he had to be home in order to make the game. Selingsgrove, Danville, Hazelton, Berwick, Mount Carmel, Pottsville, Shamokin, and even a playoff game in Scranton were never to long of trips. It was his way of making sure we got to spend time together since he traveled weeks at a time for his job. I will always remember those times with him and will ensure my boys experience the same.
Miracle On Ice
The 1980 Olympic Ice Hockey game between USA and USSR is one of the most memorable moments in my life. I will never forget watching Mike Eruzione score the winning goal to defeat the unstoppable USSR machine. I also will never forget watching the game with Dad and my brother at the Holiday Inn in Shamokin Dam. This game occured during a time period where my parents were seperating and things were caotic in my life. For a 9 year old kid and his 12 year old brother, being with their Dad who was not living at home with them made this an unforgettable memory. I look forward to watching "Miracle on Ice" again and thinking of my Dad and how special that night was.