Michael Albert "Mike" Wagner

1954 - 2020

Michael "Mike" Albert Wagner

Evansville - Michael "Mike" Albert Wagner died peacefully on July 27, 2020 in Evansville, IN at the age of 66. He was born January 30, 1954 in Evansville, to the late Vernon and Connie (Durchholz) Wagner.

Mike graduated from Harrison High School in 1972 and joined the U.S. Air Force later that year. He was stationed at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska and was a Sergeant at the time of his honorable discharge in 1976. He retired from Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 20. Mike was a dedicated member of St. Benedict Cathedral.

Mike is survived by his brother Paul (Janet) Wagner, of Evansville; sisters, Sylvia Nichols, of Evansville, Jane (Jim) Reinhart, of Bloomington, and Ruth (Steve) McCombs, of Newburgh; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his sister, Norma Pepper.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Avenue. A funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. The funeral service will continue at 10:30 a.m. at St Benedict Cathedral, 1328 Lincoln Avenue with Fr. Godfrey Mullen and Fr. Jack Durchholz officiating. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mike's life.

Burial will be at St. John, Elberfeld.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Right to Life of South West Indiana, 20 NW 3rd St., Suite 810, Evansville, IN 47708.

Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.