Kevin Wagner, left, and his father, Charles, attended last week’s Sun ’n Fun air show in Florida. Behind them is the 1972 Bellanca that Charles was flying home to Ohio when he crashed Saturday.
~ IN MEMORY ~
NAL/PAA/DAL Capt. Charles "Charlie" William Wagner
June 19, 1940 - April 5, 2014
Notification with the passing of Vietnam war veteran, jet
flight instructor and retired pilot Captain Charles “Charlie” William Wagner,
age 73. I believe Captain Wagner joined National Airlines 10-20-1969. He made
the mergers with Pan American and Delta, retiring with Delta Air Lines in 2000
at the mandatory age 60, based 030/CVG. Captain Wagner was
returning home from an aviation event on Saturday evening when he lost his life
due to an aircraft accident. More information regarding the
incident may be found online at http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/One-Dead-Following-Plane-Crash-in-Athens-County-Ohio-254058711.html
To view/sign the online guestbook please visit the funeral
home website at http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2473115&fh_id=14354
Captain Wagner’s obituary notes that condolences may also be
shared on the Facebook page of Susanne Mintz Wagner.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April
12th, at the Cardaras Funeral Home, 30 Main St., Glouster OH. Interment with
military honors will take place at the Wagner Family Cemetery, Glouster OH.
Visitation will be the evening prior on Friday, April 11th from 4-8 PM at the
funeral home.
Captain Wagner had most recently resided at 9855 Fleming Road
, Glouster OH 45732-8922 ... (740) 448-1622
Thank you,
~ Carol
~ Carol
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Charles “Charlie” William Wagner, 73, of Glouster, passed away
Saturday, April 5, 2014 in Albany. He was born June 19, 1940 in Wintersville,
son of the late William K. and Freda Clair Carper Wagner.
Charles went to school at Amesville High School and graduated
from Ohio University with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Charles was
an Officer in the United States Navy and served honorably as a pilot in the
Vietnam War. He was given numerous commendations and acknowledgements for his
skills as an aviator and jet flight instructor. He went on to fly for National,
Pan American and Delta Airlines. In 31 years of service and over a million
miles flown, Captain Charlie Wagner safely delivered his passengers to their
friends and family around the world. He retired with distinction from the
commercial airline industry in 2001 to return to his beloved farm. From the day
he hung up his Captain’s hat, he worked tirelessly on his farm growing crops and
caring for his animals. He continued to fly for the pure joy of it in his
Bellanca SuperViking. On April 5th, Charlie lost his life maneuvering his
malfunctioning aircraft to an unpopulated area. Even during this last flight,
he maintained his impeccable flying record, protecting people and property on
the ground.
He left this earth doing what he loved most.
Charles is survived by his son, Kevin (Susanne) Wagner of
Atlanta, GA.; daughter, Kellee Wagner of Atlanta, GA.; precious grandchildren,
Jenna and Jackie Wagner; sisters, Deborah Keirns of Glouster and Betty Wells of
McConnelsville; nephew, Brent (Carol) Poches; great-nephew, Josh Poches and his
dear friend and companion, Frances Long of Glouster.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 12,
2014 at the Cardaras Funeral Home, 30 Main St., Glouster with Steve Hays
officiating. Interment will take place at the Wagner Family Cemetery, Glouster
where a military graveside service will be conducted by the Combined Color Guard
Unit. Friends may call Friday, from 4-8 PM at the funeral home.
Memorials and sentiment may be shared on the Facebook page of
Susanne Mintz Wagner.
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