James Wagner

James R. Wagner, 70, of Quakertown, died early Wed., Dec. 6, 2017 at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. He was the loving husband of Claire A. (Phillips) Wagner for over 50 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late James H. and Annamay J. (McKiernan) Wagner. He was a 1964 graduate of Cardinal Dougherty High School in Philadelphia. For most of his life Jim worked as an auto insurance appraiser. James was a true patriot who was proud of the 6 years he served for our country in the Marine Reserves. While in the Marines he became an excellent marksman, shooting from lengths of 150, 300 & 500 yards. He had an expert medal that he would take out from time to time and admire. He flew the American flag proudly at all times. Jim was a member of St. Isidore's Catholic Church in Quakertown. While it was difficult for him to attend mass toward the end of his life, his faith was strong and got him through many challenging days. From the time he was young, he very much enjoyed being near the ocean and its shoreline. He enjoyed fishing there with his father as a boy, vacationing there with his own family and later spending time at the Jersey shore or Outer Banks with growing family & friends. His quick wit, sense of humor and singing entertained everyone who knew him. Spending time with this grandkids, great grandson and many other special children in his life brought him great joy. James will be lovingly remembered by his wife Claire; daughter Christine and her husband Scott Cole of Quakertown; son James Wagner and his wife Robin of Doylestown; as well as by his five grandchildren, Hannah, Connor, Casey, Lindsay and Luke, and his great-grandson R.J. He is also survived by his sister, Irene (Wagner) O'Donnell of Langhorne. Visitation will be held from 4-6pm on Tues., Dec. 12, at Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown, with a service beginning at 6pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to the Temple Lung Center at Temple University Hospital: 3401 N Broad St # 785, Philadelphia, PA 19140.