Mr. Virgil William Wagoner, 90, of 1508 Audubon Ave., Rochester, passed away at 3:30 AM, Friday, January 6th, 2012 at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Born in Leiters Ford, on June 16, 1921, Virgil William was the son of Amos & Faye Zolman Wagoner. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Willodean and 3 brothers: Cleties, Cleon and Cledo. On September 29, 1942, Virgil answered the call of patriotism, serving our country during World War II for twenty-two months in the European and African Theaters. During his stints as a medic, Virgil was highly decorated with 5 bronze stars, European - African - Middle Eastern Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. On December 7, 1946 Virgil married the love of his life and best friend, Norma J. Stansbury in LaPaz. They recently celebrated 65 years together. Their union produced a daughter Deb and a son Mike. Over the years the family tree grew to include 4 generations with the additions of 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandsons. A self-employed, independent contractor in the trucking industry, Virgil owned his own rig. He hauled steel from the mills in Gary to destinations all over Indiana for over 50 years, retiring in 1998. To relax he enjoyed reading, especially books on history, nature and antique cars. He was the proud owner of many model cars and a vast collection of trinkets and treasures. As the proud patriarch overseeing 4 generations of the family, Virgil cherished the time he spent with them. Always present at athletic activities and school concerts, at the holidays and family celebrations, he was ALWAYS in the thick of things. Virgil is lovingly remembered by his wife, Norma, at home; a daughter: Deb Sosbe & husband Tim of Rochester; a son: Mike Wagoner & wife Linda of Rochester; 3 grandchildren: Dan Wagoner & wife Erin, Lindsay O'Leary & husband Ryan, and Stacey Sosbe and fiancé Chris Papandria; 3 great grandsons: Jacob Wagoner, Brennan Wagoner, and Braylon O'Leary; 2 brothers: Cleties Wagoner & wife Beverly of Leiters Ford, and Cleon Wagoner of Plymouth. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Willodean Brown, and a brother Cledo Wagoner. Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery, where military graveside rites will be accorded by the LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post #36 and Manitou VFW Post #1343.