About This Memory Space
This page was created for Edna A. Wagner's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Edna A. Wagner's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Edna A. Wagner. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Edna A. Wagner crafted a life rich with adventure, service, and unwavering family bonds, leaving an indelible mark on every community she touched across continents and decades.
Born in Philadelphia to John and Helen Mackinson, Edna graduated from Darby High School in 1957 and stepped into adulthood with poise, first in banking before embracing a dynamic path as an Army spouse. Marrying Daniel Wagner in 1958 launched her into two decades of creating nurturing homes in places like Stuttgart, West Germany, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. Amid these moves, she raised her children while pouring her energy into local causes, from scouting to faith-based teaching. Her passion for youth sports blossomed into a coaching role, culminating in retirement after years at a Fort Harrison bowling center and instructing at Vincennes University.
Edna's professional journey evolved from early bank work in Philadelphia to dedicated community service as a volunteer with Girl Scouts, youth bowling initiatives, and Sunday school. She earned certification as a bowling coach, spent years at Coleman Lanes Bowling Center in Fort Harrison, and extended her expertise by teaching classes for Vincennes University, inspiring countless young athletes along the way.
Family & Loved Ones
Edna's world revolved around the joys of nurturing her loved ones, from her children Daniel (Ellen) Wagner and Dawn (Eric) Chance, to her three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, whom she doted on with boundless affection. So profound was her caring nature that many beyond blood ties affectionately called her 'Mom' and 'Grandma.' She shared a devoted marriage with Daniel Wagner, Sr., until his passing, alongside her daughter-in-law Sandra Wagner, parents, and brother Laverne Mackinson, building a tapestry of support woven through relocations and life's milestones.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from across Edna's circles capture a woman whose kindness and coaching spirit lingered in hearts, with many recalling her as a steadfast guide and source of comfort in youth programs and family circles.
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