Duane Wagler, 73, Lamar

Duane Wagler, 73, of Lamar, died on February 13, 2023, at Scenic Hills in Ferdinand.

Duane was born on October 16, 1949, in Loogootee, Indiana to Joseph H. and Ada Marie (Stoll) Wagler.

He worked for Kennedy Farms. He enjoyed fishing, farming playing cards.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Pattie (Halbleib) Wagler; a son, Jeremy D. (Melissa) Wagler; grandchildren, Emma Grace and Elise Faith Wagler, Shane and Skyler Staples; brothers, Larry (Mary) Wagler, Marvin ‘Pid’ (Diane) Wagler, Mary (Ezra) Wagler, Wilma Jean (Amos Jr. ‘Jim’) Knepp, Barbara (Enos) Wagler, Anna Mae (Ora S.) Wagler; in-laws, James and Rebecca Halbleib as well as several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Saturday, February 18, 2023, from noon to 6 p.m. EST at the First Mennonite Church at 8002 E. Co. Rd. 550 N., Montgomery, IN. 47558.       

Visitation on Sunday, February 19, 2023, from 10 a.m. CST at Fuller Funeral Home in Dale with a graveside service at 2 p.m. CST at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery in Dale.       

The family would like to thank Dr. Kevin Kennedy, Keegan, Emily and Kiersten, along with many other friends and family for their love and support.   

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity.

Fuller Funeral Home (fullersfh.com) is handling arrangements.