Marlin Wagner

Marlin Wagner obituary, Chambersburg, PA

Marlin Wagner

Marlin Wagner Obituary

Visit the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Chambersburg website to view the full obituary.
Marlin O. Wagner, 87, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Saturday evening, March 19, 2022 at his home. Born January 23, 1935 in Greenvillage, he was the son of the late Oscar H. and Bessie M. Keefer Wagner. His wife, Joanne R. Peterson Wagner, whom he married May 21, 1955, preceded him in death on November 19, 2020.
Marlin was a 1952 graduate of the former Chambersburg High School. After graduation, Marlin enlisted in the US Navy and honorably served his country from 1954-1958. He was then employed at the former Chambersburg Engineering Company and at the American Can Company. He was later employed as a Union Representative with AFSCME until his retirement. He enjoyed traveling and camping with his wife.
He is survived by three children, Brett (Dawn) Wagner, Stacie Smith, and Vicki Wagner; five grandchildren, Angela (Joshua) Whitmoyer, Ryan (Jami) Wagner, Brittany (Jeff) Hoke, Jennifer Smith, and Kristi (Steven) Crawford; ten great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Amara Hoke; and his sister, Dorothy Pilkerton.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 24, 2022 in the Chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202. Rev. Harold Yeager will officiate. Interment will follow the service in Parklawns Memorial Gardens where graveside military honors will be provided by the VFW Post 1599 Honor Guard. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home.
To send flowers to the family of Marlin O. Wagner, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Chambersburg

333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202

How to support Marlin's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Marlin Wagner's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Marlin Wagner's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?