Edward Joe Wagner
P.O. Box 13195
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
Edward, more commonly known as Joe, then and now, moved to Tucson,
Arizona shortly after graduation in 1961. In Tucson I attempted
college at the University of Arizona. I realize now, I was not
prepared academically or mentally. I did meet my spouse of 42
years, Fay, who was also attending U.of A. Fay was an art
student, who has developed her talents into a multi-media extraordinary
talent specializing in bronze and ceramic sculpture. Two children
Heidi and Eric followed.
We moved to Los Angeles where I soon became a police officer. A
few years later, same profession, I changed employers to the California
Highway Patrol. It was a challenging, rewarding and fun career
path. It also kept me out of Viet Nam. In 1975, I was hit
by a drunk while directing traffic on the San Diego Freeway in Los
Angeles. After a long Rehab, and early retirement, we moved via
Napa and the California Wine Country to our Current residence of 33
years, South Tahoe, CA.
My convoluted education has included U. of Arizona, Phoenix College, AA
degree from Santa Monica College, Credits from UCLA and USC. I
finally obtained a degree in business and public administration from
Sacramento State University.
After retirement I managed a sporting goods chain out of Lake Tahoe,
sold real estate and ended up as a financial planner owning my own
insurance agency for the past 20 years. Professional
certification, CFP from the Certified Financial Planning College in
Denver CLU, CHFC, FHU and REBC credentials from the American College in
Bryn Myr, PA.
We are fairly well traveled having climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, two times
successfully. Safaried the Serengeti during the migration, Fly
fished in Chile, Sunbathed from Cozumel to Tahiti and mythical
Zanzibar, Our travels include some 25 cruises. My avid
pursuit of avocations includes coin collecting, skiing and fly-fishing,
have kept us very busy. Spare time is spent taking care of our
1-acre garden and home.
Health has not been bountiful since my bodies auto collision while with
the CHP. The future looks bright. I will continue my
business activity for several more years. I probably will be
forced out by health and age. I will take more time off for
travel and the grandkids 2 from Eric, but retirement holds no glamour
for me.
As Mickey has said, th, th,,th that's all folks.