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William "Bill" Wagner
October 25, 1943 – January 18, 2018
Beloved husband, father, friend, and "King of Covina Avenue", Bill was a lifelong Long Beach native. He attended Lowell Elementary, Rogers Middle School, and Wilson High School, followed by CSULB, earning a degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corp Reserve.
His long and successful career in the Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine Department was marked by his strong support for innovative youth programs. He retired in 2002.
An inventor with two patents to his name, Bill was known for his generosity and creativity in devising projects ranging from architectural design, lighting, and engineering to the culinary arts including home brewing and wine making.
Bill Wagner is survived by his wife Theresa, son Ken, niece Heidi, nephew Ralph, and multitudes of neighbors and friends. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed. Please sign the guest book at www.presstelegram.com/obits.
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Knew this guy from C.L.B. - came to a couple of parties at my home years ago - very intellectual - made his own beer - Brought him a bottle of Leatherneck Lager - He drank it on his front porch (warm) and commented on the quality - spent a lot of time on Catalina, going over in his own small boat, and then camping out, including making his own water supply. Into a lot of different things. Forgot what his position at the City of Long Beach was - Tracy, my wife knew him as well, long time Belmont Shore Resident - Couldn't get him interested in the Orange County Chapter USMC. His M.O.S. Circa 1961.
From Jack L. Kittinger - Lowell, Rogers, Wilson, USMC 1958, LBCC, CSULB, City of Long Beach. Retired 1958.
February 18, 2018
Dear Teresa,
Words can never convey the depth of our love for you and Bill. You are both in our thoughts and prayers. Kevin & Terry
February 12, 2018
Dear Teresa and Ken,
I was saddened to learn of the death of Billy. I knew him as a younger red head cousin who was always doing something interesting. He was a really cute little kid. He grew to become an impressive man, one of the "good guys." I will be thinking of you with sympathy.
Fondly, Katharine
Katharine McCarthy
February 11, 2018
hi Teresa and family, I am sorry to hear of Bills passing. I don't know if you remember me, but I worked for you many years ago doing your home. please accept my condolences.
conny horton
February 11, 2018
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