Obituaries

Eugene Lawrence "Geno" Wagner, III, 31, was the Zoo Keeper at Phillips Park

Visitation for family and friends of Geno Wagner will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 until funeral services at 6 p.m.

Eugene Lawrence “Geno” Wagner, III, age 31 of Morris, IL passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 26, 2013. He was born on April 13, 1982 in Aurora, IL the son of Eugene Lawrence and Marcella (Miller) Wagner, Jr.

Geno was formerly employed for 14 years by the City of Aurora, IL at Phillips Park as its Zoo Keeper. He also enjoyed playing Disc Golf with his family and friends. Geno was a loving son, father, brother, uncle, nephew and cousin who will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his parents, Gene and Marcella Wagner, Jr of Yorkville, IL; his children, Zoey Elizabeth and Colton Lee Wagner, both of Long Point, IL; his sister, Angela Rose Wagner of Yorkville, IL; his niece, Marcie Futrell; several aunts, uncles and cousins; as well as his best friend, Brian Lyall of Morris, IL.

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Mr. Wagner was preceded in death by both his maternal and paternal grandparents.

A Memorial Funeral Service will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 410 East Countryside Parkway in Yorkville, IL with Pastor Barry Norris, officiating. Interment will be private.

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Friends may visit from 3:00 PM until the Hour of Service on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at the Funeral Home in Yorkville, IL.

Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or (630) 553-7611.


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