Eugene Francis Wagner

Eugene Francis Wagner, 88, a loving husband and father, was called home on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, in Irving, Texas. Services: A public visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, November 7, 2022, at Guerrero Dean Funeral Home, 500 E. Main St, Grand Prairie, Texas. Eugene was born August 28, 1934, in Barr, Pennsylvania, one of three children. After losing his parents at a very young age, he spent a short stint of time at an orphanage and then spent the remainder of his childhood living with family members. It was a rough start early in life for Eugene and was further compounded by the death of his older brother as a teenager. He joined the US Air Force in 1955 and was eventually stationed at Sheppard Air Force base in Wichita Falls, TX. It was there that he met and married Patricia Diane Bevering in April of 1956. They began their life together, moving to Irving, Texas in 1969. In Irving, Eugene followed his love of sports by continuing to play men's fast pitch softball. He then turned his attention to coaching girl's fast pitch softball and his teams won many league and tournament championships. In his work life, Eugene took a big step in the late seventies and purchased a full-service Exxon Service Station. He was very proud of this accomplishment as it was his hard work and financial acumen that enabled him to become a successful business owner. Eugene was never a full-fledged member of a church, but eventually became supportive of the church his family attended and even referred to it as his church. Eugene loved sports and always enjoyed playing card games and dominoes. He loved to travel and along with his wife Patricia, they visited more than 25 countries in their 65 years of marriage. He was very proud and protective of his family as they were his number one priority. In addition to his parents, Floyd and Nellie Wagner, Eugene was preceded in death by his spouse, Patricia Wagner, and siblings, Lloyd Wagner and Dorothy Brady. Survivors: Children; Alan Wagner and spouse, Robbie, Joy Wagner, Angela Wagner, Patti and spouse, Jerry Moody; grandchildren, Jonathan Reichle, Justin Reichle and spouse Leah, Jeremy Moody and spouse Misty, Lindsay and spouse Mark Rowe, and Ty Wagner; great-grandchildren; Courtney Stanton, Hayden and Ailin Moody, Kinsley and Adalynn Rowe and Rebekah Reichle.

Eugene Francis Wagner

August 28, 1934 - November 1, 2022