Rachel Wagner Obituary

ADRIAN- Rachel Elaine Wagner, age 40, of Adrian, died unexpectedly Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. She was born March 1, 1983, in Lebanon, MO, the daughter of Anna (Miller) and David Kozak. Rachel was a lifelong Adrian resident and had attended Adrian High School. Primarily a stay-at-home mother, she also recently worked as a home health aide. She was renown for her "green thumb," and was remarkably skilled at successfully raising any kind of plant--outside or inside. She was also an animal lover, and leaves behind her beloved canine companions, Lily and Daisy. Remembered as an excellent cook, Rachel enjoyed tweaking her mother's recipes, especially potato soup, shepherd's pie, and beef and noodles, making them her own. She loved to plan parties and entertain for any birthday or event that involved her children. Her family will always remember her loving ways, witty sarcasm, unwavering transparency, and her fun-to-be-around wild-side. Rachel was currently engaged to be married this month to the love of her life, Zac Carver of Adrian. He survives. Also surviving to mourn her loss are her mother, Anna (Mike) James of Adrian; and her seven children, Alexis, Kelsey, Bella, Clarise, Emma, Cole and Chloe. She was preceded in death by her father, David Kozak; brother in infancy, David Kozak II; and all of her maternal and paternal grandparents. Cremation will take place. A memorial service for Rachel will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 2:00 p. m. at the Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, Adrian, with Rev. Father Michael Newman, OSFS, officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, from 5-7 p. m. and again on Friday, from 1:00 p. m. until the service begins at the funeral home. You may send condolences to the family at www. andersonfuneralservices. com. Memorial Contributions are suggested to her family to benefit her young children. Arrangements have been entrusted to Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, Adrian.