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James Wagner Obituary

James H. Wagner, 92, formerly of Bethlehem, died on December 26, 2015 at the Lutheran Home at Topton. He was the husband of Dorothy B. (Bargmann) Wagner, who died in 1985. Born in Mohrsville, he was the son of the late Edgar F. and Joyce (Dise) Wagner. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II James worked as the Registrar for thirty-six years at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, until retiring in June 1985. After his retirement, he was named Registrar Emeritus. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Bethlehem. Survivors: James is survived by two daughters: Jeanne A. Wagner, Enola; and Joan W., wife of Carl Schneider, Whitmore Lake, Michigan; and one brother: Gerald D. Wagner, and his wife Joanne, Wyomissing. He was predeceased by a daughter: Judith L. Wagner, who died February 15, 1962; one brother: Eugene F. Wagner; and two sisters: Harriet E. Wagner; and Marion W. Dougherty Services: Services will be held on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 2:00 pm from the Auditorium at Lutheran Home at Topton. Burial will follow in Birch Hill Cemetery, Perry Twp. A viewing will be held in the auditorium from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Birch Hill Cemetery, c/o John Santilli, 19 2nd Street, Shoemakersville, PA 19555. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., is in charge of arrangements. Contributions: For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Morning Call on Dec. 30, 2015.

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December 30, 2015

To Jeanne and Joan,
We are so sorry for you loss. Your dad was a fighter and lived a long life after he was no longer able to stay in his home. I will always remember him as a neighbor, as my first boss when I worked summers in his registrar's office, and as a chauffeur driving Jeanne and me to high school every morning. You are in our thoughts at this time. Lucy, Sally, Victoria, and Placido Fortino

richard smith

December 30, 2015

A valuable member of the Lehigh staff. Richard smith, bs, 1946.

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