William David Wagers, age 79 of New Baden, IL, died Friday, March 28, 2025, at Highland Health Care Center in Highland, IL.
He was born on Tuesday, December 4, 1945, in Cincinnati, OH, the son of Issac and Hazel (nee Eissners) Wagers.
William was born and raised in Cincinnati, OH. He graduated from Washington High School in 1963 and college in Phoenix, AZ.
His father was in active duty with the U.S. Army, so William joined and served 2 years during Vietnam. He then worked for the U.S. Postal Service until 1996, before retiring.
William took care of his mother until 1999. He lived in Phoenix, AZ and in 2003 moved to Colorado Springs, CO and lived with his son who was in the U.S. Air Force. In 2006, he moved to New Baden and has been there since. He enjoyed computer games, watching television and playing with his cats.
Survivors include:
- Son – Christopher S. Wagers, New Baden, IL
- Brother – Robert (Judy) Wagers, Sun Lakes, AZ
He was preceded in death by:
- Father – Isaac Shelby Wagers (died 10/24/1989)
- Mother – Hazel Marie Wagers (died 10/10/1999)
- Sister – Lorrine Alice Stewart
- Brother – Stephen Wagers
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
No services or interment is planned.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Donor’s Choice.
