Marion WayneWildhagen age 86 of Maryville born May 23, 1925 in Belleview, IL (Calhoun County)died Saturday August 20, 2011 at his residence.

Marion graduated from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, MO with a bachelor degree where he majored in chemistry and had a minor in mathematics. He was a past school teacher and later in life he and his brother owned and operated Wildhagen Hardware in Carrollton, IL for over 30 years. He was a WWII navy veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents Freeman and Goldie nee Brangenberg Wildhagen.

He is survived by his wife Jacqueline Marie nee McIntyre Wildhagen whom he married March 22, 1951, a son Eric Wildhagen of Dothen AL, a daughter Jan Wildhagen of Maryville, IL, 2 granddaughters Ellen and Caitlyn Wildhagen, a brother Bruce (Jeanette) Wildhagen of Carrollton, IL, a nephew and 3 nieces.

Private services were held.

Memorials may be made to Goshen Fellowship Church 5335 Chain of Rocks Road Edwardsville, IL 62025