Orville Wagner
May 21, 1939 — January 31, 2015
MILLMONT – Orville “O.J.” J. Wagner, 75, of 727 Stover Rd., for 56 years, entered into rest at 9:16 a.m., Saturday, January 31, 2015, surrounded by his family, at Williamsport Hospital.
He was born May 21, 1939, in Beavertown, a son of the late Otis and Gladys (Ettinger) Wagner. On February 8, 1959, he married the former Nancy Shirk, who survives.
O.J. attended the Beaver Vocational School.
He was employed for 30 years at the Laurelton Center and was the owner and operator of the O.J. Saw Shop, Millmont, for 47 years, where he professionally repaired and sharpened tools for many people.
O.J. enjoyed collecting antiques and John Deere tractors, and was a proud NRA member. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and his Thursday meetings at the Shop.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 56 years, are one daughter and son-in-law, Seann and Brian Sauers of Mifflinburg; one son and daughter-in-law, Leonard and April Wagner of Mifflinburg; four grandchildren and their spouses, Jeffrey and Tina Sauers, Melissa Bachman, Justin and Taren Wagner, and Jason and Brandi Zimmerman; five great grandchildren, Tyler and Kaleb Sauers, Jayden, Addallynn, and Breonna Zimmerman; and one sister, Laree Bowersox of Beavertown.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Donald, Leon, and Gerald.
Family and friends are welcome from 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, at the Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Rd., Mifflinburg, where the funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m., with Pastor Richard DeVett, officiating.
Burial will be in the Old Cedars Cemetery, Swengel.
Memorial gifts may be made to the West End Bible Fellowship, Box 36, Laurelton, PA 17835.