Paul James Wagner was the nineth child born to Louis and Ethel Bacsi Wagner. They lived in Ohio till 1927, when the Wagner family moved to a farm in Center Township, Monaca, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. As a young man Paul started playing many musical instruments. The Wagner boys would often get together to entertain themselves and others.
Paul met and married Agnes Stasko on October 31,1940. After surviving the challenges of five first-line invasions as a Sergeant and Army Infantry soldier in WWII, Paul was discharged. In 1945, Paul and Agnes moved to Sunnyvale, California. Where they had a son, Lawrence Paul Wagner, September 1,1948.
Paul became a master plumber and steamfitter and was a participating member of Union Local 393 for over 50 years. Paul was a noble member of the Masons, Scottish Rite, and Shriner organizations.
Paul and Agnes, Sharing their love of dance, they taught many the art. Accomplished Ballroom Dancers with numerous awards including, Califorina's State Ballroom Dance Champions in 1961. Paul and Agnes, were together for more than 65 years as true soul mates. Their love of life, family, and each other, never diminished over time.
The Wagner Family grew as Lawerance married Gail Ann Kozina. Giving Paul four grandchildren, Andrea, Glenn, April, and Ashley. and great-grandchildren, Caylee and Kaden.
Paul's brother George Wagner, lives in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, and a sister, Irene O'Gwin lives in Oakley, Utah. His parents and other siblings, Margaret Montesino, Louis, Joseph, Mary, Ethel Minns, August, John and Ambrose have passed on. Having many nieces and nephews all over the world calling him Uncle Paul. He touched many lives with his kindness and helping spirit.