Beverly Wagner

Beverly K. Wagner, 77, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana. 

She was born on Dec. 11, 1946, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Lloyd R. Spiegel and the late Doris B. (Jones) Koomler. Beverly was united in marriage to Anthony L. Wagner on Sept. 17, 1966, at Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur, Indiana. 

She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Decatur, where she sang in the choir and was a member of the altar guild. Beverly was also a member of the Indiana Hairdresser’s Association. 

She graduated from Decatur High School in 1965 and went on to obtain her cosmetology license in 1967 at Warner Beauty College in Fort Wayne. Beverly was a beautician working at several different Salons spanning over 49 years, to include La Mademoiselle Beauty Salon, Mi-La-Dee Styling Salon and Rita’s Styling and Tanning, before retiring in 2016.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at Marble Lake in Quincy, Michigan. 

Survivors include her husband, Anthony L. Wagner of Decatur, Indiana; three daughters, Michele Shuler of Decatur, Indiana, Amy (Branden) Kissell of Decatur, Indiana, and Rebecca (Chad) LeMaster of Portland, Indiana; brother Stewart (Dian) Spiegel of Monroe, Indiana; sister Dianne O’Shaughnessey of Decatur, Indiana; granddaughter Nina (Derrick Penrod) Shuler of Roanoke, Indiana; grandson Anthony Green of Decatur, Indiana; granddaughter Makayla Green of Decatur, Indiana; grandson Alexander LeMaster of Portland, Indiana; granddaughter Torrence Kissell of Decatur, Indiana; granddaughter Emma LeMaster of Portland, Indiana; and two great-grandchildren, Persephone and Artemis Green.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather Gerald Koomler; brother Steven Spiegel; and brother-in-law Kevin O’Shaughnessey.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church, Decatur, with Pastor Zachary Oedewaldt officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at Decatur Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the service Friday at the church. 

Preferred memorials can be given to Zion Lutheran Church or Lewy Body Dementia Association.