Burnell Kreider Wagaman

Burnell Kreider Wagaman died on Thursday morning, April 14, 2016, at the Mennonite Home at the age of 82. “Wag” was born at home on Loop Road in Manheim Township, the son of Howard and Ruth Kreider Wagaman. He graduated from Manheim Township High School in 1951. Burnell lived in the Landisvillle area for about 34 years then supervised the building of his “dream home” in Spring Hill Acres where he enjoyed the wooded environment. In 2010 he and Bev happily moved to Woodcrest Villa. Burnell served as a cadre in the infantry at Camp Carson, Colorado, during the Korean War where he cautiously learned to climb mountains. He was married for 63 years to Beverly Bixler Wagaman and is also survived by a sister, Annette, wife of Wilbur Bucher, a brother, Howard Wagaman, daughters: Susan, married to Scott Reed, Sarah Wagaman, and Barbara, married to Charles Perko. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Kristen, married to Jonathan Brandau, Brian Reed, Matthew Myers, Justin Myers, and Nate Perko and four great-grandchildren, Jazmine, Jaden, Rain, and Alexander. A product of the American work ethic, “Wag” was happily and loyally employed at Nolt’s Ponds for over thirty five years where he did purchasing and was plant manager. While still in junior high school he worked at the Penn State Experimental Farm in Eden and delivered Lancaster newspapers on Pleasure Road, Lititz Pike, Oregon Pike and Glen Moore Circle until high school football lured him to the gridiron. As a senior guard he ran 90 yards for a touchdown resulting in the sports page headline, “Waggie Wagaman Realizes Lineman’s Dream.” In retirement he carefully refinished antique furniture for resale at The Black Angus. Wag enjoyed camping, playing cards, family gatherings, and attending auctions. The family wishes to thank the members of the staff of the Mennonite Home for the expert, loving care they extended to Wag. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to Celebrate his Life in a Memorial Service to be held on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church, 517 N. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Stephen P. Verkouw officiating. Inurnment will be held at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Mennonite Home Benevolent Fund, Grace Lutheran Church of Lancaster, or Hospice and Community Care of Lancaster.