Neil T. Wagonseller, 61, of Centre Twp., passed away in his residence on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. He was the husband of Shelly A. (Brenner) Wagonseller. They were married on November 1, 1975 and celebrated thirty-nine years of marriage.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of Geraldine E. (Raifsnider) Wagonseller, Oley; and the late Wallace W. Wagonseller. He was a 1971 graduate of Oley Valley High School; and attended Pennsylvania State University - Berks Campus and Kutztown University. Neil worked for thirty-six years as a truck driver for Bachman's Foods. He was a member of St. Michael's Church, Tilden Twp. Neil enjoyed family vacations, especially the beach, and was a devoted son, brother, father, and grandfather. In his earlier years, he was a member of many local musical groups and was a talented musician.
Surviving in addition to his wife and mother is one daughter: Rhonda A. (Wagonseller), wife of Douglas P. Laird, Linesville, Crawford Co.; two sons: Adam N. Wagonseller, Reading; and Kyle T. Wagonseller, Harrisburg; one beautiful granddaughter: Adalyn A. Laird; and one sister: Mary Alice (Wagonseller), wife of Thomas Hoeschele, Mertztown.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday at 12:30 pm from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street, Leesport. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. A visitation with the family will be held on Monday from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Michael's Church, 529 St. Michael's Road, Hamburg, PA 19526 or American Diabetes Association, 3544 N. Progress Avenue, Suite 101, Harrisburg, PA 17110. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.
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