Gregory L. Wagner

Greg “Wags” Wagner passed away Saturday May 11th, 2024 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by parents, Elton and Margaret Wagner (nee Crock); brother, Gary Wagner; and sister- in- law, Bev Wagner.

Greg attended St Patrick School, from K - 8th grade, and then Kent State University High School for 9th-12th grades. Greg was a graduate of Kent State University with a B.S. in Education. He taught distributive education at Streetsboro High School for one year, where he had a positive impact on the lives of many of his students in that short time.

He was the co-founder and vice president of Sunrise Security, which revolutionized the way security is provided at concert venues to this day. This provided him the opportunity to tour with the Rolling Stones and many other famous rock n’ roll bands as head of their security.

In his youth, he was quite an athlete. He excelled at both baseball and football, playing an integral part in achieving the state championship for his high school football team. Later on in life, he played soft-ball and golf, of course...

Greg had many talents and interests, and did a lot of things, but took the greatest pride in his sons. He leaves behind sons, Ryan (Amy) Wagner and Mark (Shannon) Wagner; grandchildren, Mason, Jada, and Nolan of Colorado; brother, Geoff (Suellen); nephew, Kade; and nieces, Chelsea and Laura. He will be greatly missed by his partner in life, Carolyn; daughter, Brandi; and grandson, Dakota (Nikka); and great- grandchildren, Eleazar, Naomi, and Erabelle Luzader; sister-in-law, Mary; and niece, Jennifer.

The family wishes to express their thanks to the special staff members at the Arbors of Stow (you know who you are), who provided him with love and care during his brief stay there in 2020.

Greg’s family extends a cordial invitation to all friends and family to join them from SUNDAY June 2nd from 12:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. for a Celebration of Greg’s Life at Fuller Park, off of St. Rt. 59 at 601 Middlebury Rd. Kent, OH 44240 at Pavilion #2.

Arrangements entrusted to Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 W. Main St. Kent, OH 44240.