George B. VanWagner

SARATOGA SPRINGS — George B. VanWagner, 85, returned to the loving arms of his wife on November 11. 

He was born on December 20, 1936, in Saratoga Springs to the late Lyle and Florence (Stanford) VanWagner.

Left to cherish his memories is his daughter, Beth White-Hernandez and her husband Sonny; bonus daughter, Kim Mielke; grandchildren, Chad (Sarah) White, Tiffany (Sam) Sloan , Jayson (Jane) Richardson, Katie (Tom) Irish and Jessica Johnson; great-grandchildren, Dustin, Bethany, Justice, Lillian, Jenna , Jeffery, Jon, Samantha, Ethan, and Remington; great-great-granddaughter and little buddy, Ivana Lee Bushong; niece, Michelle Simpson; nephew, Scott Wardell; as well as many friends.

George is preceded in death  by his wife, Donna (Bunnell) VanWagner, the love of his life; parents Lyle and Florence (Stanford) VanWagner; and brothers, Lyle VanWagner and William VanWagner.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the Saratoga Springs Police Department for the love and support that they have extended to the family at this time, being able to watch the force drive by his house in his last hour was such an honor.

George was an honorable man and will be cherished and missed forever. 

Family and friends may call from 6-8 p.m., Monday, November 21, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs.

A service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Compassionate Funeral Care. 

A graveside service will be held at Greenridge Cemetery, 17 Greenridge Place, Saratoga Springs  following the service. There will be a celebration of life at the Saratoga PBA range following the burial.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of George to The Saratoga PBA, P.O box 146 Saratoga Springs NY 12866.

For online condolences and to view the full obituary visit, www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.