Nick Joseph Wargin
Nick Joseph Wargin, 52, of St Louis, Missouri, died August 2nd, 2012. Born July 12, 1960, he was a native of Madison, Illinois. He graduated with honors from Southwestern Illinois College and Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. In his work life, he most treasured the years that he taught at Madison Middle School and Madison High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Georgia, nee Jones, Wargin, and a sister, Donna Knox. Surviving are a sister, Cathy (Joe) Gulash of Edwardsville and a brother, Larry (Colleen) Eaves of Lenexa, Kansas, nieces and nephews and his companion, Mary Ruth Donnelly.
A memorial service will be held on Tues., Aug. 14th at 3:00 at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Granite City, followed by a gathering of friends and family at the church’s hall. In lieu of flowers, those wanting to do so are asked to contribute to Vitas Innovative Hospice Care at 1801 Park 270 Drive, Suite 110, St. Louis, Mo 63146.
Sorry to hear about Nick. Nick was one of my favorites when I was teaching at Madison High. David Hodges and I tried to get Nick to play basketball b/c of his talent.
Just read this today or I would have been there at the memorial honorinng Nick’s life. I know I am speaking for David also.
Larry Graham
so sorry and prayers to the family and friends who knew Nick…
Very sorry to learn of Nicks passing. I always enjoyed our conversations at the park and watching him play basketball. He made the greatest shot I ever saw. He was sitting on a bike 75 ft. behind the backboard, facing away from the goal, said watch this, whiffed the ball over his head high into the air and it cut straight thru the net. We talked about that day for over 20 years I know. Condolences to his family and friends and I wish him peace.
Nick was a free spirit and he enjoyed life to the fullest. He had a wicked funny sense of humor and never knew a stranger. I was very saddened to learn of his passing. I pray he is resting in peace.