Martha Jean Wagner, 91, of Allentown, died July 28, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Bruce C. Wagner for 62 years. Born in Kintnersville, she was the daughter of the late John and Flora (Litzenberger) Shoemaker.

She graduated valedictorian from Emmaus High School and then Kutztown State Teachers College.

She taught in the East Penn School District for 28 years, including 22 years of kindergarten at Lincoln Elementary School in Emmaus.

She was a charter member of the Emmaus Lioness Lions Club and was also a past president.

She was an avid golfer and had two holes in one.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Allentown.

She is survived by sons, James (Bobbi), of Bethlehem, Richard (Valerie), of Waconia, Minn.; daughter, Nancy (Patrick) O’Leary, of Allentown; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Ann (Gerald) Seislove, of Royersford. She was predeceased by a grandson, Matthew.

Contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice or the Emmaus Lioness Lions Club c/o Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus, 18049.

Services are private.