Virginia V. (Swantek) Wagner
November 14, 1922 ~ December 8, 2019
Virginia V. (Swantek) Wagner, of Wichita, KS, passed away on December 8, 2019 at the age of 97. She was born on November 14, 1922 in Genoa, NE. The daughter of Charles and Felicia Swantek, she married the love of her life, Ernest C. Wagner in 1946. Ernie and Virginia loved to dance to the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Virginia retired from Henrys department store after 20 years. Virginia loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and she especially enjoyed family picnics in her backyard. She was very strong in her Catholic faith. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie, her mother and father, three sisters and six brothers. She is survived by her sons, Gerald (Tamara) Wagner of Wichita, KS and James (Nancy) Wagner of Napa, CA; her grandchildren, Mark (Stephanie) Wagner of Ft. Worth, TX, Michael (Michelle) Wagner of Wichita, KS, Wende Wagner of Columbia, MO, Capt. Jake (Victoria) Wagner of Clovis, NM, and Clint (Nicole) Wagner of Phoenix, AZ; 8 great grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter. Viewing is available at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary from 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Wednesday, December 11, 2019, and from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm, Thursday, December 12, 2019. Rosary will be at 5:00 pm, Thursday, December 12, 2019; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Friday, December 13, 2019, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Interment will be at Ascension Cemetery. A memorial has been established with: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
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Our deepest sympathy for the Wagner family. Aunt Virginia will be missed. May she rest in peace
In memory of Virginia V. (Swantek) Wagner, Paul Rattana lit a candle
The highlite of every visit to Wichita was my time spent with Ms Virgina. Always had a smile and was upbeat. She will be missed by all who knew her
Mom It goes without saying how much we loved you and will miss you…. I will miss our daily talks and watching “The Price is Right” with you. Your fried chicken was the best and I will always remember that meal we had every Sunday when Jim and I were growing up. Rest in Peace with Dad
My deepest sympathy for the Wagner family. Aunt Virginia will be missed. She was an amazing burst of energy- even at 97! May she rest in peace.
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