Ethel Marie Wagner

Ethel Marie Wagner obituary

Ethel Marie Wagner

Ethel Wagner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reeb Funeral Home on Nov. 22, 2025.
Ethel Marie (Mason) Wagner, 89, went to sleep in death November 21, 2025, with her loving family at her bedside. Ethel was born in Athens, Ohio, to parents Sylvester and Emma (Finnearty) Mason, July 9, 1936.

She attended Libby High School and went on to marry Richard N. Wagner Sr, June 1, 1953. Ethel was a member of The Toledo North Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses for more than 57 years.

Ethel and Richard had 5 beautiful children. Penny Wagner, Debbie Goldsmith, Dianna (Roger) Martin, Kimberly (Mathew) Rhodes and Richard Wagner Jr; grandchildren, Donald Wagner, John David (Tammy) Goldsmith, Robert (Jennifer) Goldsmith, Kaylee (Robert) Mullins, Casey (Mario) Hernandez, Ricardo Cavazos, Mason Rhodes, and Marshall Rhodes; 21 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; sister, Linda Mason Berry Garcia and brother in law, William Christian. She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Richard Wagner Sr; son, Richard Wagner Jr; son in law, Steven Goldsmith; grandson, Chad Martin; sister, Martha Brewer; brother, William Mason; sisters, Margie Christian and Janice Grove; and brothers in law, Alfred Brewer, Kenneth Grove, Bernard Berry and Fred Garcia.

Friends may call at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St. Sylvania, OH, Friday, November 28, 2025, from 11:00am until the Funeral Ceremony begins at 1:00pm. Ethel will be laid to rest beside Richard Sr. at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park at the conclusion of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to be made to The Toledo North Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.

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Leetha Mattox

November 28, 2025

Ethel and her husband and I were all baptized as Jehovah's Witnesses on February 25, 1967. It was always a pleasure to see her through the years and catch up on details of our lives, most recently at an anniversary party for my niece. She was a dear soul who always tried to be cheerful, and I will look forward to visiting with her again in the paradise.

Leetha Mattox

Roger hoyt

November 28, 2025

Our thoughts are with the family,today and the days to come!From our family to yours!The Hoyts!

Roger Hoyt Family!

November 28, 2025

Our thoughts are with the family on this day and days that will follow!From our family to yours!

Barb basler

November 24, 2025

Ethel was such a sweet mild person. Many years ago she babysat for my son Brandon ! He was 5 or 6 & he loved going to epples ( as he called her) ! Also she was a faithful servant of Jehovah & never gave up ! I can´t wait to see her again in paradise & hear her laugh & see her smile!!barb basler

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