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Louis Oliver “Louie” Wagoner

Birth	:	7 Oct 1915 Grand Coulee, Grant County, Washington, USA
Death	:	25 Aug 1997 Leavenworth, Chelan County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Old Gorge Cemetery, Woodville, Tararua District, New Zealand
Coordinate	:	-40.3361206, 175.8332520
Description	:	Louis O. "Louie" Wagoner, 81, a well-known resident of Peshastin for the past 70 years, died Monday morning, Aug. 25, 1997, in Leavenworth. He was born on Oct. 7, 1915, at the old town of Grand Coulee along with his twin sister, Lula, to Chauncey and Cora (Kiennenberger) Wagoner. The family moved to Springdale and in the '20s to Peshastin, where Louie grew up and received his education. As a young man, Louie was quite a local sports figure, playing basketball and baseball as well as boxing. A picture of him in his boxing days hangs on the... Read More	Louis O. "Louie" Wagoner, 81, a well-known resident of Peshastin for the past 70 years, died Monday morning, Aug. 25, 1997, in Leavenworth. He was born on Oct. 7, 1915, at the old town of Grand Coulee along with his twin sister, Lula, to Chauncey and Cora (Kiennenberger) Wagoner. The family moved to Springdale and in the '20s to Peshastin, where Louie grew up and received his education. As a young man, Louie was quite a local sports figure, playing basketball and baseball as well as boxing. A picture of him in his boxing days hangs on the wall of memorabilia at the Big Y restaurant, where he loved to visit with his friends. On June 25, 1938, he married Ethel M. "Babe" Bersing at Peshastin. They lived in Leavenworth for a short time and in 1943 they returned to Peshastin. He was employed by the Peshastin Lumber and Box Co. as a heavy-equipment mechanic and later worked for VanDoren Sales in Wenatchee until his retirement in 1980. During the winters of the '60s and '70s he worked at the Stevens Pass Ski area. He was a member of the Peshastin United Church of Christ, the Leavenworth Royal Bavarians and was a former member of the Peshastin Kiwanis Club. Louie was dearly loved by the community that he loved so much. He spent many hours being involved and sharing with his community. He was one of the founders and the first president of the Peshastin City Council. He was the community Santa Claus for many years, arriving by helicopter at the Peshastin school. He also was the Easter bunny and was instrumental in starting the Easter egg hunt. For years the Wagoners' home during the Christmas holidays was a highlight for children of all ages to view the spectacular lighting and Santa, complete with his sleigh and eight reindeer, with Rudolph's lighted nose guiding them over his rooftop. A light has gone out in Peshastin but Louie's light will live on in the hearts of his children, grandchildren and the community of Peshastin. Louie is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Steve Winterburn of Bellingham; son and daughter-in-law, Louis Gary and Judy Wagoner of Peshastin; two brothers, Bill Wagoner of Pateros and Warren Wagoner of Spokane; four sisters, Juanita Gillem and Lula Platz, both of East Wenatchee, Mable Howden of Yakima and Helen Eiffert of Twisp; six granddaughters, Kristin (Don) Wood, Kami (Rusty) Larson, Karen (Mo) Thompson, Sandy (Gary) Prosser, Stephanie Winterburn and Allison Winterburn; three grandsons, Chris (Jeri) Winterburn, Sean (Rene) Winterburn and Dirk Winterburn; seven great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Noah Wood and Marissa Thompson, Mitchell, Abby, Waylon and Kaylee Winterburn; and special friend and loved one, Dorothy Fuller Silva. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Babe, in 1991; infant daughter, Sharen; two brothers, Harold and Everett Wagoner; one sister, Blanche Fahey; and son-in-law, Tom Baker. Ward's Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth, is in charge of the arrangements.

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Where is Louis Oliver “Louie” Wagoner's memorial?
Louis Oliver “Louie” Wagoner's memorial is located at: Old Gorge Cemetery, Woodville, Tararua District, New Zealand.
When did Louis Oliver “Louie” Wagoner death?
Louis Oliver “Louie” Wagoner death on 25 Aug 1997 in Leavenworth, Chelan County, Washington, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Louis Oliver “Louie” Wagoner's memorial?
Latitude: -40.3361206
Longitude: 175.8332520

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Ethel May “Babe” Bersing Wagoner

(1916 - 1991)

Siblings

Lillian Blanche Wagoner Fahey

(1909 - 1996)

Lula Opal Wagoner Platz

(1915 - 2008)

Juanita Mae Wagoner Gillem

(1921 - 2010)

Helen Louwilda Wagoner Eiffert

(1923 - 2003)

Children

Sharen Wagoner

(1939 - 1939)

Flowers:

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