Herman Jennings
Wagner, Jr., 89
FELTON - Herman Jennings Wagner, Jr. passed away peacefully on July 5, 2022. He was born April 30, 1933 in Elizabeth, N.J., the only child of Herman Wagner, Sr. and Mildred Gano Wagner. He leaves behind two sons, George (Melanie) Wagner of Yardville, N.J. and Kurt (Jill) Wagner of Lakeland, Tenn.; as well as six grandchildren. Abigail Wagner (Adam), Christine Maul, Elizabeth, Emma, Mary Claire and Julia Wagner.
After graduating Thomas Jefferson High School, he joined the United States Air Force. He honorably served his country for over 23 years. He is a Vietnam War Veteran. Following his distinguished military career, he went on to work at the Canteen Corporation for several years before retiring.
Herman's true passion was helping others. He was a life-long firefighter and EMT. He served for over 40 years at the Felton Community Fire Company in Felton, Del.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 1 p.m. at the Berry-Short Funeral Home, 217 Main Street, Felton, Del. A time of Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Camden, Del.
Online condolences or tributes are welcome for the family at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com