Patrolman Howard Wagner lost his life in the line of duty during the Merchants National Bank Robbery on June 30,1934 by one of the John Dillinger Gang members as they made their escape after robbing the bank of $28,439.
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Paul Officer Wagner died 10 minutes after reaching the hospital.He resided at 1411 Carroll street and was aged 29.Born in South Bend May 26, 1905, he resided here all his life and is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wagner, 1218 Marietta street.Other surviving relatives include four sisters - Mrs. Berta Chandler, Clara Wagner, Lucille Wagner, of South Bend, and Mrs. Ella Hepler, of Mishawaka- and two brothers, Raymond and Carl Wagner, both of South Bend.Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon in the home of the parents with Rev. Waldemar Goffeney, pastor of Zion Evangelical church officiating.The body may be viewed at 1218 Marietta street until time of the services.Officer Wagner was a member of Robert Blum lodge No. 278, I.O.O.F. (Independent Order of Oddfellows).South Bend Tribune 01 Jul 1934 Page 1
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Paul Officer Wagner died 10 minutes after reaching the hospital.He resided at 1411 Carroll street and was aged 29.Born in South Bend May 26, 1905, he resided here all his life and is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wagner, 1218 Marietta street.Other surviving relatives include four sisters - Mrs. Berta Chandler, Clara Wagner, Lucille Wagner, of South Bend, and Mrs. Ella Hepler, of Mishawaka- and two brothers, Raymond and Carl Wagner, both of South Bend.Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon in the home of the parents with Rev. Waldemar Goffeney, pastor of Zion Evangelical church officiating.The body may be viewed at 1218 Marietta street until time of the services.Officer Wagner was a member of Robert Blum lodge No. 278, I.O.O.F. (Independent Order of Oddfellows).South Bend Tribune 01 Jul 1934 Page 1
Patrolman Howard Wagner lost his life in the line of duty during the Merchants National Bank Robbery on June 30,1934 by one of the John Dillinger Gang members as they made their escape after robbing the bank of $28,439.
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Paul Officer Wagner died 10 minutes after reaching the hospital.He resided at 1411 Carroll street and was aged 29.Born in South Bend May 26, 1905, he resided here all his life and is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wagner, 1218 Marietta street.Other surviving relatives include four sisters - Mrs. Berta Chandler, Clara Wagner, Lucille Wagner, of South Bend, and Mrs. Ella Hepler, of Mishawaka- and two brothers, Raymond and Carl Wagner, both of South Bend.Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon in the home of the parents with Rev. Waldemar Goffeney, pastor of Zion Evangelical church officiating.The body may be viewed at 1218 Marietta street until time of the services.Officer Wagner was a member of Robert Blum lodge No. 278, I.O.O.F. (Independent Order of Oddfellows).South Bend Tribune 01 Jul 1934 Page 1
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Paul Officer Wagner died 10 minutes after reaching the hospital.He resided at 1411 Carroll street and was aged 29.Born in South Bend May 26, 1905, he resided here all his life and is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wagner, 1218 Marietta street.Other surviving relatives include four sisters - Mrs. Berta Chandler, Clara Wagner, Lucille Wagner, of South Bend, and Mrs. Ella Hepler, of Mishawaka- and two brothers, Raymond and Carl Wagner, both of South Bend.Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon in the home of the parents with Rev. Waldemar Goffeney, pastor of Zion Evangelical church officiating.The body may be viewed at 1218 Marietta street until time of the services.Officer Wagner was a member of Robert Blum lodge No. 278, I.O.O.F. (Independent Order of Oddfellows).South Bend Tribune 01 Jul 1934 Page 1
Inscription
Member South Bend Police Department. Gave his life in performance of his duty. Aged 29 years.
Gravesite Details
Granite slant-style grave marker. His badge number, 48, is also on the stone.
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