"God looked around his garden and found an empty space. Then He looked down upon this earth and saw Wendy's face. He put his arms around her and lifted her to a peaceful rest. God's garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best. My thoughts and prayers are here because she was a wonderful friend, now our guardian angel. May God's love surround your family and friends grant everyone peace. Wendy will be missed. "
In loving memory of
Ella Nora "Wendy" Wagler
November 23, 1942 - May 26, 2019
Donations have been requested to be sent to the New Life Family Church
13267 US 61
Burlington, Iowa 52601 (319) 753-0153
Ella Nora "Wendy" Wagler ,76, of Burlington, Iowa passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019.
Wendy was born November 23, 1942 in Washington, D.C. to Frank and Wealthy (Easton) Downs. She was married to Paul R. Wagler, April 4, 1965 in Lakehurst, NJ.
Raised in Winfield, KS, Wendy graduated from Winfield High School and attended Emporia State University, Emporia, KS. After moving to Burlington in 1966, she worked at Mercy Medical Center, Antenna Craft, Winegard, Champion Spark Plug and for American Greetings.
She attended several area churches and loved spending time praying with friends, playing cards, singing, playing the clarinet and spending time with her family.
Surviving her are her husband Paul R. Wagler, Children; Paul A. (Ashley) Wagler of Marshall, MI, Jim (Tammy) Wagler of Mt. Juliet, TN, and Kim Wagler Reis of San Francisco, CA, eight grandchildren; Chris, Benjamin, Heidi, Caleb, Joshua, Zachary, Charlie and Katie, and one great grandchild; Noel.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother James Downs and nephew Kevin.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31st at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends. Friends may call after 1:00 p.m. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 1st at New Life Family Church in Burlington with the Reverend Richard Dutzer officiating. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Wendy's online portal at www.lunningfuneralchapel.com
Tributes
"Big Paul, Bog (Pauly), Snappy (Jimmy) and Mouse (Kimmy) Donna, Shane and I send our deepest heartfelt thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. Growing up, Shane and I practically lived at the ?Wagler?s? on Starr St. Wendy was the matriarch of the family and our neighborhood, treating us all like her own. From tent camp outs in the backyard to shocking for earth worms, Wendy was always watching over us. She will forever be remembered as a caring and compassionate soul. With Condolences, Casey L. Fitzpatrick "
"Please accept my sincere condolences to the family. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Wendy. The Bible assures us at Psalms 34:18 that God is near to those broken in heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your many memories help you find peace and comfort as you go through the coming days. "
"Wendy was such a special lady. I am the nurse who took care of Bill (and Marge) in their home for 6 years until Bill's passing. Wendy was always so faithful in coming to visit them. She always had a smile on her face and left people feeling better than when she found them, including me. She had such a calming presence and what a strong faith in our Lord! I have many fond memories of Wendy and will never forget her. I am sure she has touched, and changed, many lives for the better. None of this is a surprise to God. God needed her more in Heaven than we do on earth and it was her time that He had set long ago. Although our hearts are heavy right now, we can take comfort in the fact that we serve a Risen Christ and that He has prepared a place for us. All glory be to God."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Wagler family! The Grimshaws"
"So very sad to hear this news. As much time as I spent at the Wagler?s house growing up, Mrs. Wagler was like a 2nd mother to me. A wonderful lady that will be missed. Our prayers and condolences to Mr. Wagler, Pauly, Jim and Kim. Jeff Abel and family."
"Paul so sorry to hear about Wendy! Sending thoughts and prayers! Ron and Donna. ?"