Born October 1, 1933 in Gettysburg, she was a daughter of the late Clarance D. and Mary E. (Myers) Rummel.

Mrs. Wagner was a member of the Gettysburg Church of the Brethren where she was a deacon. Over the years, she served as Children's Sunday School Director and Teacher, Bible School Director, and Children's Choir Director. She also sang in the Adult Choir, was a member of the Church Board and Commissions, served as President of the Women's Fellowship, and was a delegate to the District and National Annual Conference.

Mrs. Wagner was a 1952 graduate of Gettysburg High School. After graduation, she was employed for eight years as a bookkeeper in Fresno, CA. Mrs. Wagner also volunteered with the Brethren Volunteer Service during this time which was when she met her husband.

After moving back to Gettysburg, Mrs. Wagner began raising her family and was employed with the Gettysburg Public School District in their cafeteria for over 20 years.

Known as the "Cookie Lady" at local nursing homes, Mrs. Wagner will be remembered for her cooking and baking, especially her ham pot pie and sticky buns. People would regularly ask her for cooking advice and her recipes. She always took delight in the simple things in life. She loved to laugh and always lit up a party. Most important, Mrs. Wagner loved her family and grandchildren and will be remembered for her servant heart.

Surviving, in addition to her husband, are three sons, Michael K. Wagner and his wife Lauren, David S. Wagner and his wife Brenda, both of Gettysburg, and Timothy L. Wagner and his wife Maria of Dillsburg; her daughter, Gwenda K. Eyler and her husband Dale of Littlestown; her sister, Mary Louise Meckley and husband Donald of Hanover; and fourteen grandchildren, Stephanie Rosenberry, Brandon Rosenberry, Joseph Wagner, Ridge Wagner, Brooke Wagner, Kassandra Eyler, Brady Eyler, Ashton Eyler, Avery Eyler, Bryson Eyler, Kenzie Eyler, Kaden Eyler, Raymond "Mitch" Wagner, and Clayton "C.J." Wagner.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard M. Rummel.

The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Gettysburg Church of the Brethren, 1710 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, with Pastor Karl Stone and Pastor Patricia Arendt officiating. Viewing will be held between 9:30 and 11 a.m. Saturday at church. Following the service, family and friends are invited to a luncheon at the church. The Peters Funeral Home, Gettysburg, is in charge of arrangements.

A graveside service will be held 11:15 a.m. Monday at View Point Cemetery in Mohrsville, PA. Family and friends will meet 8:45 a.m. Monday at the Peters Funeral Home, 321 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, to drive to the cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Michael K. Wagner, David S. Wagner, Timothy L. Wagner, Dale Eyler, Brady Eyler, and Ridge Wagner. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren.

For those desiring, contributions may be made in Mrs. Wagner's memory to Gettysburg Church of the Brethren, 1710 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325.

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Barbara A. Wagner memorial video