Mark William Wagner 1937—2021
Mark William Wagner, 83, died peacefully at home on March 1, with his wife and children by his side. He was born on October 25, 1937, in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Paul F. and Margaret May Wagner. He graduated from Freeport High School (1955) and from Bradley University (1962), where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha. He also attended Duke University and Shimer College. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps (1957-1959). Mark married Susie Schneider of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on June 9, 1962. Together, they are the proud parents of 11 children and grandparents of 26 children.
Mark worked in printing, and he was the president and CEO of Wagner Printing Company for many years. He was very active in the Freeport community. He served as a member of the Freeport Police and Fire Commission and the Greater Freeport Partnership. He was a longtime member of the Noon Rotary Club, and he served on the board of the YMCA of Northwest Illinois. He also helped to develop a business incubator program at Highland Community College. In 1999, he received an award from the Freeport Chamber of Commerce for his community leadership. Mark placed great importance on family, education, fitness, and leading a simple life. He enjoyed meeting people and hearing their stories. He was an avid reader and lifelong learner, who especially enjoyed philosophy, mathematics, computers, and aviation. He spent many happy hours fishing and playing golf. He listened well, and he was a friend to many. Mark is survived by his loving wife, Susie, and their children and grandchildren: Willie (Beth) Wagner (Willie, Trillion); Martha (Petrit) Alibali (Mariana, Lauren); Eric (Eileen) Wagner (Elise, Charlie); Matthew (Lisa) Wagner (Luke, Annika, Zack); Amy (Ray) Sager (Cassidy, Courtney); Molly (Stefan) Brecour (Emma, Svea, Henry); Susan (Nathan) Cook (Felix, Alice, Otto); Rebecca (Chris) Peters (Clayton, Bode, Amelia, Morgan); Kurt (Jen) Wagner (Joshua, Bridget); Kathryn (Mint) Henk (Maple, Harper); and Claire (fiancé Antonio Valenzuela-Amaya) Wagner (Cyrus). He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Marita Binkowski, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, James and Linda Schneider, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister-in-law, Frederic and Marlene Wagner, and brother-in-law, Dennis Binkowski. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Aquin Catholic Schools: www.aquinschools.org/angels/donations.cfm. Interment will be at Gund Cemetery in a private family service. A memorial celebration will be planned at a later date.Please visit www.burketubbs.com to share a memory of Mark.

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Published by The Freeport Journal Standard from Mar. 5 to Mar. 12, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark Wagner

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9 Entries

Madge Sullivan

March 9, 2021

My Deepest Sympathy to Suzie & They're Beautiful Family. ❤❤
Mark was a Wonderful Guy....we
had many laughs with them both!

Stan Kasper

March 8, 2021

Mark was a great guy. I enjoyed hearing his stories and he was always interested in what everyone else had to say. Enjoyed many times and memories at Saturday morning coffee at the old CC. Rest in peace Mark.

Doug McWilliams

March 6, 2021

I have many memories of talking with Mark over the many years I worked next door at Dorothy's house as her handyman. He was such a kind and gentle man and always made by day better when we talked. He is truly one of the people you encounter in your life that leaves a lasting memory. God's peace to Susie and all of the Wagner family.

D & D

March 6, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. We think of all of often and with
Remembering the loss of our fathers and the loving memories of times spent In happier memories.

Valerie Eilers

March 6, 2021

Dear Wagner family, I am so sorry for your loss! I loved Mr. Wagner. It was so nice to see and talk to him when he was waiting for the grandkids at pickup from Aquin. To my dear friends Suzie and Becky, my heart goes out to you. God bless you and the whole family. He loved you so much, and I know he will be sorely missed.

david e. &nancy brandon

March 6, 2021

i first met mark on his daily walk past our home.what an outgoing friendly man.my sincerest condolences to susie & family.semper fi, mark!!

John Kline, son-in-law of Wayne Goembel

March 5, 2021

Mark was a well-respected & loved man in our family. My father-in-law, Wayne Goembel, worked for Mark, played golf with Mark, and gave golf lessons to several of Mark's children. Dad Goembel loved and spoke well of Mark and each of his children. They were, to us, a model family. We marveled at Mark's parenting style, giving each of the kids individual attention. Nancy and I are sorry for your loss. What a great man!
Love in Christ, John & Nancy Goembel Kline

Lauren Madden

March 3, 2021

Susie, Mark was truly one of my life best friends which began 70 years ago. I wish we could have spent more time together in life but he will always be there in my memories.. Please draw strength from your wonderful family and I will think of you and Mark often. Lauren Madden

Jennifer Wilson Ilk

March 2, 2021

Thinking of your family and how you must be feeling. Comforted that you could all be there to support him and each other. Hang in there.

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