James Dale Wagner, age 75 of Mendon, died Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Battle Creek. He was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on Oct. 4, 1947 the son of Owen O. and Kathryn R. (Van Over) Wagner and has been a lifetime resident of Mendon. He was a member of the Mendon High School class of 1965. Jim then served his country as a Corporal in the U.S. Army in Viet Nam where he was the recipient of two Purple Heart medals and four bronze service stars. While considered 100% disabled, Jim volunteered extensively at the V.A. Hospitals. He worked for the State of Michigan from 1976 to 2002 with the Mental Health Department and Department of Corrections in Coldwater.

Jim was married to Elsy Young on Dec. 18, 1970. She survives along with a son, J.J. Wagner (Nikki Zonyk), and a daughter, Monica Wagner; sister, Sheila. He was preceded in death by his parents, "Bum" and Kathryn Wagner; and his brother, Larry Wagner.

In keeping with his wishes, cremation has been conducted. A private military interment was held in Mendon Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com