Kim Wagner

The physical life of Kim Edward “Wags” Wagner, 59, of Bellefontaine, Ohio completed its journey Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at his residence.

He was born August 28, 1953, to the late Walter G. Wagner and June (Appelfeller) Wagner Jones.

On April 20, 1996, he married Tara Dawn Hanger in Bellefontaine and she survives. Also surviving is his sister, Cindee Luella (Douglas) Cox of Farragut, Tennessee; his step-sisters, Jamie (B.J.) Jeffrey of Bellefontaine and Robyn (George) Jones-Hahnert of Columbus, Ohio; step-brothers, James “Jimbo” (Kelli) Hoffmann of Bellefontaine and Edward Hofmann of Chicago, Illinois; niece and nephew, Brooke E. (Jim) Senter of Farragut, Tennessee and Jason M. (Melissa) Miller of St. Paris, Ohio; his father-in-law, Carey Young of Kenton, Ohio; sisters-in law, Tamara (Glen) Zupancic of Mentor, Ohio and Tiffany (Randy) Neer of Lakeview, Ohio; numerous great nieces and nephews, cousins and a vast collection of friends. Also blessed with an extended family, Kim is survived by Gene (Martha) Marine of Bellefontaine and family, Steve (Barb) Marine of Cincinnati, Ohio, Tom (Laura) Marine of Indianapolis, Indiana and Leann (Roger) Allmon of Columbus, Ohio.

A 1971 graduate of Bellefontaine High School with continuing education at Urbana College of Liberal Arts (Urbana University), Kim was also a graduate of the Promotional Products Association International's Distributor Management Seminar.

As a local small business owner for the past thirty years, Kim was the President of the Progressive Specialties Company in Bellefontaine. In April 2008, Kim acquired his real estate license and became affiliated with Zimmerman Realty Ltd. of Bellefontaine and Indian Lake, Ohio. Previous employment included the American Finance Company of Bellefontaine, the Oasis Drive Thru Carry Out store in Sidney, Ohio and Design Original Inc. in Jackson Center, Ohio.

A member of the B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge #132 in Bellefontaine and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #568 in Sidney, Ohio, "Wags" was also involved in the Logan County Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Bellefontaine Planning Commission, United Way Board of Directors, Downtown Bellefontaine Partnership, Inc. and the Urbana University’s President’s Advisory Council during the reign of Dr. Robert Head. Kim recently received this year’s Richard J. Rupp Leadership Award presented by the Logan County Area Chamber of Commerce.

His hobbies included photography, Indy/Formula 1 racing, and college football (the OSU Buckeyes). With a robust personality, "Wags" never met a stranger. He greeted everyone he came across with a big smile and “What’s your name?” "Wags" lived his life with vitality and energy. He enjoyed a party! Kim always considered himself a very rich man not by the number of coins in his pocket, but by the number of friends he had. He knew everyone and everyone knew “Wags”.

An invitation is extended to celebrate the life of Kim ("Wags") for visitation Monday, October 15, 2012 from 4 to 8 P.M. at the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine. Rev. Rob Fulton will officiate an 11:00 A.M. memorial service Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the First United Presbyterian Church in Bellefontaine. Interment will follow the church service in the Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Kim Edward “Wags” Wagner Back to Bellefontaine Fund, established to assist young people interested in coming back to the community to engage in a small business. Send in care of: Citizens Federal Savings and Loan 110 N. Main St. Bellefontaine, OH 43311

The funeral arrangements were handled by the staff of the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine.

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