Jean M. Lewis 1938 - 2011
Jean M. Lewis, 73, died on Nov. 3, 2011 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She had recently returned to Bluffton in her retirement.
She was born on Aug. 30, 1938, the daughter of Charles Bernard Lewis and Catherine Bockrath. She graduated from St. Marys High School. She became a registered nurse after completing courses at St. Elizabeth's Nursing School in Dayton. She followed a friend to Cleveland where she met her former husband, Richard Wagner.
She had four sons. She returned to school and obtained a bachelor degree in mathematics in 1973 at Bluffton College. She eventually started her career in geriatric nursing.
She retired from Auglaize Acres in Wapakoneta on Oct. 28, 2011, after 16 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Wagner, her brother James Lewis, and her parents.
She is survived by her sons, Kevin Wagner of Bluffton, Paul (Tina) Wagner of Middletown, and Daryl (Wendy) Wagner of Dayton, her grandchildren, James Stefan, Jessica Wagner, Brigitte Wagner, Sarah Wagner, Joe Wagner, and Cole Wagner, her great granddaughter Diamond Wagner, her nephews, Scot Lewis, Brian Lewis, and Bob Lewis, and her extended grandchildren, Courtney Peli, Dustin Woost, and Aiden Spatola.
There will be a private memorial service for her family and friends. Arrangements are by Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Bluffton. Online condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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