1941
William
2016
William A. Wagner
April 16, 1941 — March 26, 2016
William "Bill" A. Wagner Jr., 74, of Manchester, died on March 26, 2016 at the Hillsborough County Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Manchester on April 16, 1941, he was the son of William A. Wagner Sr. and Justine (Richard) Wagner.
A graduate of Bishop Bradley High School, he served in the United States Air Force and was Honorably Discharged in 1965. After discharge he worked for the Manchester Police Department and with his father became the first father-son team to work for the department. His police career ended after 10 years when he was struck by a semi-truck while doing traffic on Elm Street.
After an extended rehabilitation he became a professor at New Hampshire College (now Southern New Hampshire University) and taught business photography for 34 years. He also managed the photo lab and reproduction department at Kollsman Instrument Company in Merrimack.
Bill was an artist, painter and wood carver. In 1969, he designed the Hillsborough County seal. His design can be found on all Hillsborough County buildings, flags and letterhead. He also designed the shoulder patch for the police department of the Town of Boscawen.
Bill frequently painted historic buildings and places. Part of his City of Manchester collection is on permanent display in the Manchester City Hall. Some of his other works can be seen at Clarks Trading Post and the Cog Railway. Bill was also the Honorary Past Master of the Lafayette Bible Lodge #41.
He was an avid amateur radio operator. Many of his closest friendships came from his time on the radio.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Jeannette L Wagner of Manchester; a son and daughter-in-law, Keith Wagner and Joanne Wagner of The Woodlands, TX; a daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl Wright and Allen Wright; and three grandchildren, Victoria Wagner, Kyle Wagner and Ariel Wright.
Per Bill's request there will be no service and funeral.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 166 South River Road, #210, Bedford, NH 03110.
The family would like to recognize the outstanding care provided by the staff on floor 4C of the Hillsborough County Nursing Home. Also, they would like to thank the Hospice staff for their amazing care and guidance.
Born in Manchester on April 16, 1941, he was the son of William A. Wagner Sr. and Justine (Richard) Wagner.
A graduate of Bishop Bradley High School, he served in the United States Air Force and was Honorably Discharged in 1965. After discharge he worked for the Manchester Police Department and with his father became the first father-son team to work for the department. His police career ended after 10 years when he was struck by a semi-truck while doing traffic on Elm Street.
After an extended rehabilitation he became a professor at New Hampshire College (now Southern New Hampshire University) and taught business photography for 34 years. He also managed the photo lab and reproduction department at Kollsman Instrument Company in Merrimack.
Bill was an artist, painter and wood carver. In 1969, he designed the Hillsborough County seal. His design can be found on all Hillsborough County buildings, flags and letterhead. He also designed the shoulder patch for the police department of the Town of Boscawen.
Bill frequently painted historic buildings and places. Part of his City of Manchester collection is on permanent display in the Manchester City Hall. Some of his other works can be seen at Clarks Trading Post and the Cog Railway. Bill was also the Honorary Past Master of the Lafayette Bible Lodge #41.
He was an avid amateur radio operator. Many of his closest friendships came from his time on the radio.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Jeannette L Wagner of Manchester; a son and daughter-in-law, Keith Wagner and Joanne Wagner of The Woodlands, TX; a daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl Wright and Allen Wright; and three grandchildren, Victoria Wagner, Kyle Wagner and Ariel Wright.
Per Bill's request there will be no service and funeral.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 166 South River Road, #210, Bedford, NH 03110.
The family would like to recognize the outstanding care provided by the staff on floor 4C of the Hillsborough County Nursing Home. Also, they would like to thank the Hospice staff for their amazing care and guidance.
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