Edward Charles Wagner, 84 of Mechanicsville, MD died on August 31, 2010 at the Hospice House of St. Mary's, Callaway, MD. Born August 2, 1926 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Edward Ambrose and Ethel E. Pocklington Wagner.

He was the loving husband of Edna M. Wagner whom he married on March 6, 1949 in St. John's Lutheran Church, Brooklyn, MD.

He is also survived by his four children; Dan Wagner (Rhonda) of New Castle, PA, Diana Johnson of Mechanicsville, MD, Janet Wagner of Brunswick, MD and Nancy Curry of Hudson, FL. He is also survived by his six Grandchildren Lori Quade, Charlena Rutherford, Daniel Curry, Melissa Curry, Dana Wagner and Lisa Wagner; five Great-Grandchildren David Rutherford, Rhodie Quade, Chrissy Rutherford, Amanda Rutherford, and Mason Quade. Edward was preceded in death by his Granddaughter Kimberly Johnson.

Edward joined the United States Army in December of 1944 and was stationed in Fort Meade, MD. He separated from the United States Army in February of 1946. He worked for Amoco Oil (BP) as a Refinery Supervisor for 37 years and retired in 1977. Edward was a member and past Commander of the American Legion Post 276, Severn, MD, Haurundale Little League, Glen Burnie, MD and the Rebels Athletic Club, Glen Burnie, MD.

The family will receive friends on Friday, September 3, 2010 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. John Ball officiating. Interment will follow Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Kevin Askew, Gary Davis, Rhodie Quade, David Rutherford, Philip R. Quade III and Steven Dean.

Contributions in memory of Edward may be made to the Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.