AVA – Michael L. "Mike" Dagner, 73, of Ava, passed away at 2:48 PM, Friday, September 27, 2019, at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Michael was born on March 4, 1946, in Ava, the son of William Louis and Dorothy Eileen (Browder) Dagner. Mike was in the National Guard during the 60's then he married Judy A. Morris, on June 18, 1966, in Murphysboro and they shared nearly 46 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on May 7, 2012. Mike was a retired Engineer from the Union Pacific Railroad, and was a member of the Transportation Union.

Mike is survived by his children; Michael (Angie) Dagner, of Percy, Scott (Cece) Dagner, of Cutler, Tammy (Doug) Ehlers, of Ava, 6 grandchildren; Megan (Caleb) Hertter, PVT Nicholas Ehlers, Kolten Dagner, Logan (Tori) Dagner, Taylor (Zachary) Dagner, Ray Dagner, 2 great grandchildren and 5 step-grandchildren. He is also survived by 1 sister; Mary (Troy) Compton, of Murphysboro

Mr. Dagner was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 1 sister.

Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon, Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at the Wilson's Funeral Home, Ava with Tina Bryant officiating, burial will follow at the Ava Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday morning where friends may call from 9 AM until 12 Noon. Memorials may be made to Mid America Transplant Services or the Ava Food Pantry.