John E Wagler

John Eli Wagler was born September 25, 1951 in Canton, Ohio, the son of the late Eli H. and Mary E. (Byler) Wagler. He gained his eternal reward on May 12, 2009 at the age of 57 in his home in Abbeville, SC, surrounded by his family. John loved the Lord and remained faithful until his death. He was a member of Whispering Pines Mennonite Church. On November 25, 2005, he married Eliza Ruth Wagler in Odon, IN. They lived in holy matrimony for 3 years and 6 months. Surviving Mr. Wagler is his wife, Eliza, and his four children; Teresa (Phil) Otto of Hartwell, GA; Kevin (Kim) Wagler and Janice Peeler both of Abbeville, SC; Terence (Pheobe) Wagler of Hillsville, VA; 13 grandchildren, Jessica, Larissa, Brandon and Derek Otto; Blake, Karlie, Tyler and Bradley Wagler; Megan and Patrick Peeler; Terena, Jonathan and Paula Wagler; four sisters, Oneta Yoder of Barnwell, SC, Debby Wilt, Patty Zavarelle, Rochelle Bumgardner all of Ohio; and 3 brothers, Albert Zavarelle, Jeffrey Zavarelle, John Zavarelle all of Ohio. He was preceeded in death by his first wife, Pauline (Plank) Wagler; a daughter, Melissa Carol; his parents, Eli and Mary Wagler; his biological mother, Pauline (DePew) Zavarelle; and a sister, Betty Lou Wagler. The family will receive friends from 2:00PM to 4:00PM & 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Whispering Pines Mennonite Church. Funeral Services will be Friday, May 15, 2009 at 10:00 am at Whispering Pines. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions, in memory of Mr. Wagler, to Hospice Care of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES is assisting the Wagler family.