Mary J. Wagner (nee Steckler)
Mary was born to Alvin and Selma Steckler on December 27, 1931 and welcomed into God's Eternal Kingdom on August 21, 2021. She was a beloved and devoted wife to the late Donald M. Wagner for 57 years.
Wonderful and caring mother to Judy Wallendal, Mark (Lois), Patti (Rick) Wojciechowski, Bob (Karen), Donna (Don) Barker, Donny (Pam), Carol (Kevin) Cesarz, Mike (Sandy) and Debbie (Don) Enderby, as well as the late Susan (Gene) Devore and Beverly (Bob) Zalar.
Loving grandma to 26 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
Further survived by her sister-in-law, Beverly (Richard) Jarvis, and brother-in-law, Gilbert (Sally) Wagner, along with nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Selma Steckler; brother, Robert (Carolyn) Steckler, and sister, Carolyn (Phil) Reitz.
Mom provided a loving and fun-filled home to all eleven of us. Our home was filled with music, laughter, dancing, and many, many friends. Her delicious daily home-cooked meals and desserts ensured that we were always home for dinner! Her cherished recipes will continue to be prepared, creating loving memories of Mom. Her life was devoted to God, family, friends, walking, laundry, cooking, cleaning, and worrying!! 😊
She was born and raised in Evansville, IN, and resided in Milwaukee, Adams-Friendship and Franklin, WI. She spent the last 7 years at St. Camillus in Wauwatosa, WI, where she enjoyed the activities, music, and companionship of both residents and staff.
Mom was so loved and will truly be missed by her children and all those who knew her.
Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 13, 2021, at St. Matthias Catholic Church, 9306 West Beloit Road, Milwaukee, WI. Visitation at the Church gathering area beginning at 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass. Private interment at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Union Grove, WI.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer's Association are suggested.