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A TRIBUTE . . .
Clarence Wagener of Sperry /ille died in Washington last Wednesday from a heart at- , :ack. After being treated at the Washington Medical Center for an infected ear he collapsed and was rushed to another hospital where he was dead on arrival. Coming to Sperryville in 1963 Mr. Wagener bought a building plot atop a-lovely hill with inspiring views of the Blue Ridge. On this plot he: built a charming little home and furnished it in good taste in keeping with his large and treasured library, antiques and mementoes of his journalistic days. During his three years in this community Mr. Wagener made many friends with whom he leaves pleasant memories. He had a keen mind, a warm heart and a helpful hand. His kind" and gentle spirit touched and enriched many lives, both young and old. His well-attended garden furnished fresh vegetables for his neighbors and his “drop in" „visits, usually with a small gift, will be missed by those who had the privilege of enjoying them. Mr. Wagener was widely traveled, interested in people, the best books, good music and the world in general. Born in Manassas, he graduated from the University of Virginia and lived and worked in various places including Baltimore, Florida and California.
Clarence Wagener was a man of compassion who behaved like a Christian, although, unfortunately, not active in any church during recent years. In earlier days he was instrumental in organizing Sunday Schools and at the time of his death was supporting a Chinese orphan boy.
This man’s passing is a distinct loss to Rappahannock and Culpeper where he counted numerous friends and admirers.
Sidney E. and Lily B. Hening I
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