Obituary of Edward B. Wagner

Edward B. Wagner, 85, of Venice died suddenly on January 24, 2007. He was born in Chicago & retired to Venice in 1985. He was a graduate of DePauw University and Northwestern University School of Law, where he was a member of order of the Coif, & the recipient of the Wigmore Key. He was with several law firms in Chicago before moving to Washington, D.C. in 1962, where he was an attorney with the Securities & Exchange Commission. He was appointed an Administrative Law Judge in 1973. He served in World War II & was a member of Capri Isles Golf Course. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty, a half sister, Joan W. Teller of Tacoma, Washington, a sister-in-law, Lois Kaiser of Venice and 8 nieces & nephews. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, South Sarasota/Desoto Unit, 2801 Fruitville Road, Suite 250, Sarasota, FL 34237 or to TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34238. Farley Funeral Home, Venice Chapel in charge of arrangements. Friends may visit anytime online at www.farleyfuneralhome.com to sign guest register book and extend condolences to the family.