Charles "Chuck" Wagner

PRINCETON Charles (Chuck) Arthur Wagner of Princeton, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2014 in Tucson, AZ. Born July 8th, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Earl and Evelyn (Dressel) Wagner, he lived most of his Life in Chicago suburbs (Cicero/Berwyn, Bartlett, North Aurora and Joliet), 5 years in Tucson, AZ and his final years in Princeton, IL. Married his sweetheart Joan Ann (Brichacek) in Cicero, IL in 1959. Chuck was a proud Purdue alumni, a skilled and caring Pharmacist for over 50 years. He worked for multiple pharmacy companies and owned his own drugstore (Westgate) in Joliet for 8 years with passion and compassion. His love of his Boilermakers was always evident with his multiple hats and clothing. He was a diehard Chicago sports fan. In his spare time he enjoyed playing poker with his friends, board games with his family, watching his kids and grandkids at their activities and cheering his sports teams. He took pride in serving his church as both a lecture and Eucharistic minister. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Clearly the love of his life was his beautiful and special wife, Joan, who together enjoyed 55 wonderful years. He also had great pride and love for their 4 children Deborah (Jim) Prebula of Pecatonica, Drs. Mark (Beth Ann) Wagner of Indianapolis, IN, Denise (Tom) Woolley of Princeton, and Michael (Nicole) Wagner of Plainfield, 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and 2 step grandchildren. He is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and their families as well as many wonderful friends. He will always be remembered for his powerful & inspiring voice, as well as his beautiful laugh & smile that would light up the room and warm our hearts. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister June Buchanan, brothers Earl Jr. and Albert. The family would like to thank the Bureau County Senior Center, Gateway Services B Part, and Dialysis Center staff in Spring Valley for all their care and support this last year. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 16th, 2014 from 2:00 until 5:00 PM at the Norberg Funeral Home, Princeton, IL, Funeral Mass will be held Monday, November 17th at St. Louis Catholic Church Princeton, IL at 11am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Chuck’s name to the Saint Louis Catholic School or to the National Kidney Foundation. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com. All arrangements have been made with Norberg Memorial Home, Princeton, IL.

Charles "Chuck" Wagner

July 8, 1936 - November 8, 2014