Vergle M. Wagner Sr., 85, of Holmdel passed away July 27. Vergle was born on June 7, 1934 in Flatwoods, Tennessee where he grew up, before settling in Cliffwood Beach in 1957. He was currently residing at The Willows in Holmdel. Vergle was a retired maintenance supervisor and facilities manager for Lockheed Electronics. He was predeceased by his parents, John Henry and Roxie (Aslinger) Wagner and his beloved wife, Lourtta (Carroll) Wagner, his daughter, Frances Wagner and his son Franklin Lewis Wagner, and his daughter-in-law Leslie Miller. Vergle is survived by his loving children, Virgie McGrath and her husband, Robert of Jefferson, New York, Polly O’Connor and her husband, Rodney of Mooresville, Indiana, Vergle M. Wagner Jr. and his wife, Linda of East Windsor and John Wayne Wagner of Staten Island, New York, his dear daughters-in-law, Velia Wagner-Guadagno and Bonnie Moran. Vergle is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Vergle will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.
Family and friends were invited to visit July 31 and Aug. 1 at the Shore Point Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Hazlet. A prayer service was held Aug. 1 at the funeral home. For information or to send condolences to the family, please visit shorepointfh.com.
