Duane Wagler, 73, of Lamar, died on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand.
Duane was born on October 16, 1949, in Loogootee, to Joseph H. and Ada Marie (Stoll) Wagler.
He worked for Kennedy Farms and enjoyed fishing, farming and playing cards.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Pattie (Halbleib) Wagler; a son, Jeremy D. (Melissa) Wagler; grandchildren, Emma Grace and Elise Faith Wagler, Shane and Skyler Staples; brothers Larry (Mary) Wagler, Marvin ‘Pid’ (Diane) Wagler; sisters Mary (Ezra) Wagler, Wilma Jean (Amos Jr. ‘Jim’) Knepp, Barbara (Enos) Wagler, Anna Mae (Ora S.) Wagler; in-laws James and Rebecca Halbleib, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Saturday, February 18 at noon till 6 p.m. EST at the First Mennonite Church at 8002 E. Co. Rd. 550 N., Montgomery. Visitation on Sunday, February 19 will be held from 10 a.m. CST at Fuller Funeral Home in Dale, with a graveside service at 2 p.m. CST at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery in Dale.
His family would like to thank Dr. Kevin Kennedy, Keegan, Emily and Kiersten, along with many other friends and family for their love and support.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity.
Fuller Funeral Home is handling arrangements.