David Lee Wagner, 71, passed away November 16, 2025 at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. David was born May 24, 1954 in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Carl and Mary Ruth (Gudakunst) Wagner. On October 1, 1988, he married Susan Faze Wagner who preceded him in death on June 4, 2021.
David graduated from Ada High School. He retired from Findlay Truck Line where he was a diesel mechanic and was also a life-long farmer. David was a member of the Riley Creek Baptist Church, Bluffton where he was an active member serving as a deacon and sound system operator.
MARION__The Bluffton High School bowling teams competed well in the annual Ridgedale Rocket Baker Bash tournament at Cooper’s Bowl in Marion on Saturday, November 15.
The Pirate boys took second place out of 11 teams at the event, while the Bluffton girls made a top-four showing amid a field of 14 squads.
BOYS RESULTS
The Pirate boys bowled 203-206-182-186=777 in game one.
By Scott Little
Bluffton Ohio Historical Society Secretary
The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society (BOHS) held it’s very first–and very informal–meeting on December 7, 2022. Now approaching the society’s third anniversary, there have been many accomplishments. A name was selected, bylaws were drafted, edited and accepted. Officers have been elected and the society has received nonprofit status.
In August of 2024, the second Bluffton History Day was held and a scene was recreated from 1898, when firefighters tested Bluffton’s first water system.
FROM FACEBOOK__This week the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is joined by Ada merchants and restaurants in special Third Thursday opportunities from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Participating businesses include Beatitudes Ada, Bee Home, Our Garden of Gifts, The Mercantile on Main and all restaurants.
This is the second Third Thursday event promoted by the chamber. The December Third Thursday event will take place on the 18th.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Bluffton YMCA has reminded users that it's a busy time with lots of visitors.
"Planning to stop in for a workout or some open gym time?
"We love seeing so many faces in the building this time of year! As programs, practices, and leagues are in full swing, space in the gym and arena can fill up quickly.
FROM FACEBOOK__ The works of photographer Jan Bell is on exhibit at Bluffton University's Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center. The exhibit "Quiet Contemplation" opened on October 20 and runs through December 5. A reception with the artist will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16 with an artist's talk at 1:30 p.m.
