Robert P. Bronson1
M, b. 1 July 1917, d. 22 July 1997
| Last Edited | 15 Dec 2011 |
| Birth* | Robert P. Bronson was born on 1 July 1917.1,2 |
| Marriage* | He married Madge Wagoner, daughter of John William (Uncle Bill) Wagoner and Pearl May Coffing, on 14 February 1947.1 |
| Death* | Robert P. Bronson died on 22 July 1997 at Bend, Deschutes, Oregon, at age 80.2 |
Family | Madge Wagoner b. 15 Feb 1919, d. 24 Feb 2011 |
Elinor Jean Pugsley1
F, b. 1930
| Last Edited | 21 Nov 2014 |
| Birth* | Elinor Jean Pugsley was born in 1930 at Michigan; daughter of Clayton and Grace Pugsley.1,2 |
| Census* | She appeared on the census of 29 April 1940 at Lima, Allen, Ohio, ED 2-36, sheet 19B, living with her parents; her father was a refrigerator service man.2 |
| Married Name | As of 17 November 1951,her married name was Wagoner.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Philip Emerson Wagoner, son of John William (Uncle Bill) Wagoner and Pearl May Coffing, on 17 November 1951.1 |
Family | Philip Emerson Wagoner b. 15 Dec 1924, d. 21 Aug 1999 |
Harold F. Dorey1,2
M, b. 2 September 1923, d. 1 April 1977
| Last Edited | 5 Mar 2003 |
| Birth* | Harold F. Dorey was born on 2 September 1923 at Massachusetts.1,2 |
| Marriage* | He married Ada Beatrice Wagoner, daughter of John William (Uncle Bill) Wagoner and Pearl May Coffing, on 5 May 1951.1,2 |
| Death* | Harold F. Dorey died on 1 April 1977 at Lawndale, Los Angeles, California, at age 53.1,2 |
Family | Ada Beatrice Wagoner b. 2 Dec 1926, d. 7 Oct 2007 |
Donald Wayne Wagoner Jr.1
M, b. 22 January 1936, d. 31 August 2015
| Father | Donald Wayne Wagoner1 b. 7 Jul 1908, d. 30 Oct 1981 |
| Mother | Margaret Elizabeth Winger1 b. 17 Sep 1910, d. 15 Jul 1937 |
| Last Edited | 20 May 2016 |
| Birth* | Donald Wayne Wagoner Jr. was born on 22 January 1936 at Niles, Berrien, Michigan.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 Bertrand Twp., Berrien, Michigan, in the household of Donald Wayne Wagoner; ED 11-28, sheet 4B, occupation farmer-rented farm, 1 son and a farm laborer, Emery Smith.2 |
| Marriage* | Donald Wayne Wagoner Jr. married Judith A. Borchelt on 2 May 1959 at The Presbyterian Church, Carbondale, Jackson, Illinois.1 |
| Death* | Donald Wayne Wagoner Jr. died on 31 August 2015 at Okemos, Ingham, Michigan, at age 79.3 |
| Death | He died on 10 September 2015 at Lansing State Journal, Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, at age 79; Donald Wayne Wagoner Jr., 79, of Okemos Michigan, passed away on Monday August 31, 2015. Wayne is survived by his wife Judy of 58 years, daughter Lisa (Marcus) Lee, son Jeff (Lori) Wagoner, daughter, Cindy Hale, grandchildren Jacob Lee, Amanda Wagoner, Nathan Lee, Justin Wagoner, and Faith Lee. Additionally, he has many loving cousins, nieces, and special family friends – including Mary Ellen, Steve, and Kathleen Ely. Wayne was born January 22, 1936 in Niles, Michigan to Donald Wayne Wagoner Sr., (DoD 1981) and Margaret Elizabeth Winger (DoD 1937). Donald married Mary Jane Matthews October 22, 1941. Mary was a kind, loving, and supportive mother to Wayne. Additional family members preceding Wayne in death were his sister Mary Beth Smith (DoD 2011) and nephew Eric Smith (DoD 2015). Niles was a small farming community where Wayne attended Dutch Corners; a one-room school house. That is where he met his lifelong friend Lou Crouch. He was the first student from the school to graduate from college. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1958 and subsequently joined the Kroger Company. Quickly thereafter, he met Judy and started a family. Wayne was a dedicated husband, father, and provider. He and Judy instilled a philosophy of hard work, responsibility, and commitment in his children. Wayne and his family returned to the Lansing area in 1975. This is when we all learned about being a true Michigan State Spartan. Wayne was active in his church and was supportive of fellow members. He was fond of the Men's Group at the United Presbyterian Church of Okemos. He loved to discuss different ideas and make a contribution to the people around him. He wrote and published a life story for one of his special friends. Wayne cherished being a grandfather. He was an active participant in their lives and encouraged them along their unique life path. He taught them to fish and he and Judy contributed to their college education. He enjoyed the simple things in life especially walking the beach in Paradise, Michigan, fishing with his family, and feeding the birds. He appreciated the simple things in life -- especially his dog Chipper. In the last few years of his life he particularly enjoyed going to Paradise with Judy, walking his dog Chipper, barrel racing with Mary Ellen, he liked Lisa's quiche, staying "relevant", visiting with his cousins, listening to Rush Limbaugh, and attending MSU games with Jeff, Lori, and their family. Wayne was most grateful for his daughter Cindy's advocacy and companionship in the last year of his life. Wayne felt blessed with a wonderful family and so many friends. His smile was bright and tenderness pervaded his last years. He was accepting of people with all their strengths and frailties. His wisdom and friendship will be savored and we know he will check in on us from time to time. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Okemos Community Church, 4734 Okemos Rd., Okemos, MI. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. For those desiring, contributions may be made in memory of Wayne to the Whitefish Point Bird Observatory, 16914 N. Whitefish Point Rd., Paradise, MI 49768 or the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center, 1290 Anthony Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 East Grand River Ave., East Lansing, MI. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.greastlansing.com.3 |
Family | Judith A. Borchelt b. 11 Oct 1938, d. 16 May 2019 |
Judith A. Borchelt1
F, b. 11 October 1938, d. 16 May 2019
| Last Edited | 28 May 2019 |
| Birth* | Judith A. Borchelt was born on 11 October 1938 at New Palestine, Randolph, Illinois; daughter of Ruth Elizabeth Taggart and Elmo William Borchelt.1 |
| Married Name | As of 2 May 1959,her married name was Wagoner.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Donald Wayne Wagoner Jr., son of Donald Wayne Wagoner and Margaret Elizabeth Winger, on 2 May 1959 at The Presbyterian Church, Carbondale, Jackson, Illinois.1 |
| Death* | Judith A. Borchelt died on 16 May 2019 at Okemos, Ingham, Michigan, at age 80.2 |
| Obit | Judith A.'s obituary was published in the Lansing State Journal on 19 May 2019: OKEMOS - Judith Ann Wagoner (Judy), 80, of Okemos, Michigan passed away on May 16, 2019. She went to meet her Shepherd at her home with her family by her side. Judy was born October 11, 1938 in New Palestine, Illinois. Her parents were Ruth & Elmo Borchelt. She was an only child. Judy met the love of her life, Wayne Wagoner in Carbondale, Illinois. They married May 2, 1959. She and her husband traveled to Brazil, England, Normandy, Sebring Florida, and Paradise Michigan. They also enjoyed white water rafting on the Snake River. Judy enjoyed crafting, collecting angel figurines, and the Blueberry Festival in Paradise Michigan. Her many angels that she collected through the years were sometimes passed on to others so that they too could enjoy the symbolism of peace and joy. Judy is survived by her children, Lisa Lee (Marcus), Jeff Wagoner (Lori), and Cindy Hale; grandchildren, Jacob Lee (Kelly), Nathan Lee (Alex), Faith Lee, Amanda Wagoner and Justin Wagoner; and great grandchild, Carson Wayne Lee. Judy is predeceased by her husband, Wayne Wagoner; parents, Ruth Watson & Elmo Borchelt; step-father, Tom Watson; sister-in-law, Mary Beth Smith; brother-in-law, Gaylord Smith; and nephew, Eric Smith. She also had 5 miniature schnauzers that she adored. The memorial service for Judy will be held on May 24th at the Okemos Community Church. Visitation will be at 10:00 am with the service at 11:00 am. Interment at East Lawn Cemetery will be planned for 1:30 pm. Judy would like to give special thanks to Mary Ellen & Steve Ely as well as Kathleen, John, and J.W. whom she considered family as they spent many spectacular moments together. Also thanks to Barb Scott, the Bannons, Scarlett, Grace Hospice, the Barnhardts, Gary Pollitz and so many others for the kindness they shared during her final days. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Grace Hospice of Lansing (2205 Jolly Rd., Okemos, MI 48864) or the Williamston Area Senior Center (201 School St. Williamston, MI 48895) in her name.2 |
Family | Donald Wayne Wagoner Jr. b. 22 Jan 1936, d. 31 Aug 2015 |