Harold “Hal” Lane Wagner

Age 78
Loving Father, Brother, Grandfather and Uncle

Harold Hal Lane Wagner, age 78, of Avondale, PA, died Saturday, March 4, 2017 at his home surrounded by family.

Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Charles F. and Margaret F. Anderson Wagner.
He graduated Kennett High School in 1957 where he was a baseball pitcher and earned the nickname Honus. He was also an active member of their FFA program. Harold was a life-long farmer and lived the majority of his life on the familys century farm on Hillendale Road. Harold was famous for joke telling and his quick wit. He made an impact on everyone he met. Harold regularly had coffee with friends before starting his busy day. In his 40s, Hal picked up golfing and joined the Over the Hill Gang golf group. It wasnt allowed to rain on Thursdays, his weekly golf day. Hal had a passion for Oliver tractors and began collecting and restoring them. For the past 10 years he enjoyed spending winters in Florida with friends and his brother, Wayne.

Survivors include his only daughter, Julianne Wagner Desmond and her husband Darren of Phoenix, AZ; his brother, C. Wayne Wagner and his wife Terry of Wilton, NH; four grandchildren, Sarah, Katie, Maggie and Darren Jr., along with many nieces and nephews who he adored. To many in the family, he was known as Uncle Bear.

You are invited to visit with Harolds family from 10-11AM Thursday, March 23, 2017 at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. A memorial service celebrating his life will follow at 11AM. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19103. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com

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American Cancer Society
1626 Locust St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Services

Visitation
March 23, 2017 10-11AM
Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home
250 W. State St.
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Celebration of Life
March 23, 2017 11AM
Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home
250 W. State St.
Kennett Square, PA 19348

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