Bert L. Wagner, age 90 of Bright, Indiana passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born November 8, 1928 in Saylor Park, Ohio the son of Bertram and Mary (Kottmeyer) Wagner.
Bert graduated from Western Hills High School in 1947. Married Ruth Elaine Tompkins June 26, 1954 at First Presbyterian Church of Delhi. Served his country proudly in the United States Army. Was a charter member of the Bright Lions Club, in Bright, Indiana, and a member of the Providence Presbyterian Church. Served as President of Dearborn County Planning and Zoning for 25 years and for the State of Indiana for several years.
Bert is survived by his children Tom (Sue) Wagner, Andrew Wagner and Barbara (Todd) Garcia. Grandfather of Ashley (Eric) Baker, Nicholas (Molly) Garcia, Elaina (Ryan) Soto, Lauren Wagner and Victoria Garcia. Great grandfather of Olivia Baker, Joseph Garcia and Claire Baker.
Proceeded in death by his parents Bertram and Mary Wagner, his beloved wife, Ruth Elaine Wagner and his twin sister, Betty Laycock.
Visitation will be held Saturday November 9, 2019 from 10:00 A. M. until time of funeral services at 11:00 A. M. all at Providence Presbyterian Church 23983 Salt Fork Road Bright, Indiana 47025 with Rev. Dan Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Gibson Cemetery Bight, Indiana with military honors provided by the US Army.
Memorial may be directed to the Bright Lions Club c/o Jackman Hensley Funeral Home 215 Broadway Street Harrison, Ohio 45030.