Marcia V. Wagner, Bremen, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at Signature Health Care of Bremen.

Marcia was born on June 9, 1921, in La Crosse, Wis., the daughter of Joseph and Virginia Hetznecker. Marcia graduated from Aquinas High School in La Crosse after attending Catholic schools throughout her education. In July of 2015, she was recognized as the oldest living graduate of Aquinas High School. On June 30, 1945, she married Stuart Wagner of Bremen, who was the son of Henry Nelson and Sadie Pearl (Engel) Wagner.

Her boys were the center of Marcia’s life, but she worked for 28 years at Bornemann Products in Bremen. Marcia worked another 8 years as secretary at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Bremen. Marcia was an active member at St. Dominic’s after her move to Bremen and taught Sunday school to third graders there for 52 years.

Marcia is survived by her three sons: James S. (Rita) Wagner, Fort Wayne; Mark E. (Jean) Wagner, Bremen; and Paul N. (Laura) Wagner, Warsaw; 12 grandchildren: Kathryn; Marcus; Gregory; Jody; Delia; Andrew; Anthony; Wendy; Jackson; Stuart; Amanda; and Kelly; along with 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews in Wis. She was preceded by her husband: Stuart; her parents; sisters: Rita Fahey; and Mary Hetznecker; sister-in-law: Ernestine Siegel; and two grandchildren: Jerome and Jeffrey Wagner.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. Buck, Signature Bremen Health Care and Hospice Care for their years of care of Marcia. Visitation will be at Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen, from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, with a Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at St. Dominic Catholic Church, Bremen, with one hour of visitation prior to the Mass. Rev. Bob Lengerich will officiate. Burial will follow in Bremen Cemetery.

Donations in Marcia’s memory may be made to Aquinas High School in La Crosse, Wis. or to the Women’s Care Center in Plymouth.