Dorothy Lee Wagner Obituary (1931

Dorothy Lee Wagner, 91, of Bloomington, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at her home. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 11am at Union Cemetery, Arrowsmith, IL with Pastor Monte Bowers officiating. The family suggests memorials to be made to the West Twin Grove Christian Church, Bloomington. Dorothy was born on March 19, 1931 in Arrowsmith, Illinois to George and Jessie May (Rosenbaum) Carrell. She married Gerald J. Wagner on July 5, 1951 in Corning, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on October 18, 2002. Dorothy is survived by her son, Robert "Bob" Gerald Wagner, Bloomington along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother, Donald Carrell and 4 sisters, Margaret Tongate, Roslyn Humphrey, Doris Sears and Elinor Fear. Dorothy graduated from Arrowsmith High School class of 1949. She was a member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary and West Twin Grove Christian Church. Dorothy worked from 1960-1990 retiring after 30 years from General Electric. Following General Electric she went to work for the American Legion State Headquarters in Bloomington for 29 years. Dorothy will be missed deeply by all her family and friends who knew and loved her.