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Mark Wagner Obituary

WAGNER Mark Wilson Wagner, 53, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2010. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on February 3, 1957. He is survived by his wife, Angela Williams-Wagner; his children, Megan K. Wagner, Victoria "Tori" Wagner, Joseph "Joey" Williams, Alyssa Jo Williams, Steven "Ray Ray" Williams; his father, Don Barnes; mother-in-law, Vickie Williams; his sister, Michelle (Jon) Roemer; lifelong friend, Henry K. Kauffman II; and numerous nieces and nephews in Texas and Ohio. He was preceded in death by his mother Sherry Barnes. Mark was a captain and the lead arson investigator with the Corpus Christi Fire Department with 30 years of service. He also served as a certified Fire Fighter, Paramedic, Fire Marshall, EMS and Fire instructor and a Texas peace officer. His love of the fire service started as a teenager when he began with the Baltimore, Ohio Fire Department. He continued his service with the Ohio State University Fire & Safety division and continued with the Columbus, Lancaster, Mid-Ohio and Zanesville Ambulance Companies. In addition to his love of the fire service, he also served as an instructor for Del Mar College Regional Police Academy and surrounding areas and firearms instructor for Del Mar College and the Navy since 2000. He attended Central Christian Church, his 3 greatest Loves were his family, his faith and his devotion to public service. Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Central Christian Church, 6301 Weber Rd.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 8 to Dec. 10, 2010.

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Kristi Kauffman

December 15, 2010

Mark was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers to all who loved him.

Kathie Hepner-Fosnaugh

December 13, 2010

We are so sorry to hear this, Shelly & family. I remember Mark as a cute little blonde haired, blue eyed boy when you lived next to us on Goodwin. Prayers & Love, Kathie

Dwight Barnes

December 11, 2010

Mark, you leave us with an inspiration to continue dedication and public service in a time in which both are a rarity. Your spirit will always be with your family and may God be with you always. Budge

Pam (Good) Macioce

December 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with Mark's family.
I met Mark through my best friend Beth (Shull) when we were kids. He always had a smile on his face.

Judy Belcher-Reed

December 10, 2010

Mark was a hero in every aspect of his life. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family and all of his loved ones. I went to school with Mark and had the pleasure of talking to him again at the class reunion last fall. A good and honorable man had to leave us way too soon

John Morris

December 10, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mark's family, friends and his brother and sister firefighters with the City of Corpus Christi Fire Department.

God Bless from NAS Corpus Christi F&ES

Lois Burgoon

December 10, 2010

Mark was the Best Man in our 1974 wedding. I recall him as a very happy, funny guy. I enjoyed being around him so much. He did a good job standing up for us, because Kelly and Lois are still married - happily! Mark, Thank You for making a difference in our life. Lois Whitt-Burgoon

Michelle Roemer

December 10, 2010

Mark~~ My heart is broken. I love you with all my heart and will miss you more than you know. I thank God for the time we had and for having you as my big brother. You are my hero~always. Give Mom a hug from me. Sleep well Marky. I love you~ Michelle

Lynette Walter

December 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to Mark's family. I am a fellow classmate formerly from Baltimore OH

rosemary garrett

December 8, 2010

a good young man gone to soon

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