Freddie Wagner

Frederick Stanley “Freddie” Wagner, age 81, of Chambersburg, Illinois passed away at 8:00 a.m. Friday, December 4, 2020 at Heritage Health, Therapy and Senior Care in Mt. Sterling. 

He was born August 1, 1939 in Pike County, Illinois the son of Dennis Albert and Hazle Louella Jones Wagner.  

Freddie was a lifelong Pike County livestock and grain farmer, who especially enjoyed his bucket calves.  He also truly loved his pets and spending time with his family. 

Freddie graduated from Perry High School with the class of 1957 and was a member of the Perry Presbyterian Church. 

Survivors include 3 sisters Donna Marie White of Pittsfield, Illinois, Louella Stiles of Payson, Illinois and Iretta Childers of Versailles, Illinois.  11 nieces and nephews also survive. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister Marjorie Wagner, 2 nephews and 1 niece. 

We know that Freddie deserves a beautiful tribute and understand that under normal circumstances many friends would love to attend.  But sadly due to the current health situation and under the direction of the local health department, the services are to be conducted with only immediate family members in attendance. 

Friends are encouraged to watch Freddie’s services streaming live at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2020 on the funeral home website at hendrickerfuneralhome.com.  

Burial will follow in the Wilson Cemetery in Perry, Illinois. 

We also encourage the community to leave a condolence or remembrance on the website for the family.  

There will be no visitation. 

Memorials are suggested to the Wilson Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to the Hendricker Funeral Home, 406 South Capitol Avenue, Mt. Sterling, IL 62353. 

The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is assisting the family with the arrangements. 

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