Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Wagner-Slagle, Greta J. (Clark) March 14, 2018
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Lakewood News - March 2018

GRETA J. WAGNER SLAGLE

Delta Township,MI - Greta J. Wagner-Slagle, of Delta Township, went to be with 
her Lord March 14, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

Greta was born June 23, 1928 in Lake Odessa, to the late LeRoy W. & Zelpha F. 
(Stout) Clark. Greta graduated from Lake Odessa High School Class of 1945 and 
continued her education at Michigan State University where she received her 
masters & educational specialist degrees. Greta enjoyed a rewarding career as an 
educator at the Grand Ledge, Waverly & Eaton Intermediate Schools. She started 
teaching kindergarten, elementary and Title I  programs in Grand Ledge & Waverly 
Schools Districts. Greta then worked with the Eaton Intermediate School District 
as a School Psychologist.

She enjoyed golfing for many years, especially during her years in Florida.She 
also loved playing her organ, which holds especially fond memories for her 
grandchildren. She shared her enjoyment and cross-stitch with her family & had 
built extensive information on the family's genealogy.

Greta loved spending time with her grandchildren at all ages, and devoted much 
time and love to those relationships.

She is survived by her children, Gregory(Bernice)Wagner, Douglas (Annette) 
Wagner, Carol Wagner; step-children, Barry Slagle, Timothy(Connie) Slagle & 
Jonathan (Anne) Slagle; grandchildren, Corey Stefani, Jacob, Benjamin, Blair,
Laurel, Zachary, Lauran, AdriAnne, Elizabeth, Christopher, Melissa and Alie, and 
great-grandson,Leo.

Greta was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Wagner, grandson, 
Aaron Gregory Wagner; sister, Frances Marie McDiarmid & second husband, Charles 
Slagle.

A funeral service was held Monday, March 19, 2018, at the Immanuel Lutheran 
Church, Grand Ledge with Pastor Chuck Foerster officiating. Interment followed 
at Oakwood Cemetery.

Because Greta was blessed with a long & full life filled with many interest, the 
family welcomes contributions to a charity of the donor's choice, with possible
areas focused on education, Michigan State University, genealogy, medical areas, 
hospice, and nursing. Please share your memories and condolences online at 
www.holihantkin.com

Arrangements made by Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge.

Additional Comments:
Oakwood Cem.,
Grand Ledge,MI

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