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Robert J. Wagner

Robert Wagner Obituary

Wagner, Robert J. 69 01/30/1942 03/09/2011 Bob was born in Portland to Rodney and Dorothy Wagner, the youngest of six children. He was raised in Milwaukie and attended Concord Elementary and Milwaukie and Clackamas High schools. He met the love of his life, Carol Madsen, in 1960 and they married in 1963. They had three children, Christopher, Patrick and Tracy. Bob was a quick-thinking, fast moving, lighthearted, eternal optimist! He had a great devotion for his family and a passion for his work; beginning at the Moore Co., moving on to Kelwin Distributing, then Manar Sales and finally as co-owner of Unlimited Sales Associates. He was a respected member of Zion Lutheran Church, where he and Carol were married and where his faith was deepened and nurtured. He served twice as the congregational president and in many other capacities as well. He was an avid sports fan, enjoyed tennis and was a longtime member of West Hills Racquet Club. He carried out other pastimes with his usual gusto, like hedge "hacking" and "speed" golf. Bob loved keeping up with his four grandchildren in their sporting endeavors and was knowledgeable and an excellent coach. Cars were high on his list as long as they were fast, sharp, shiny and clean. Noted for his extraordinary wit and charm, Bob will be greatly missed by his loving family, co-workers and many friends. Preceded in death by his infant son, Patrick, and his parents, he is survived by his wife of 47 years; son, Chris (Lisa); daughter, Tracy (Walt); grandchildren, Lindsey, Patrick, Scott and Nicholas; siblings, Rod, Donna, Larry, Raylon and Mel; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2011, in Zion Lutheran Church, 1015 S.W. 18th Ave., Portland, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, you may contribute to Zion Lutheran Church for their special programs, one of which is for a senior health care and living center in the Goose Hollow neighborhood by the church that Bob spearheaded. Please make checks to Zion Lutheran Church and send to the address above, Attention: Robert J. Wagner Memorial Fund.

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Published by The Oregonian on Mar. 16, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Wagner

15 Entries

Raylon Campbell

March 12, 2020

Robert: I miss you so very much and think of you often. I am sure you are having a great time entertaining the others in heaven. Throw a little water on me every now and then!!!!! Love your sister Raylon

Dana Meacham (Roth)

March 19, 2011

Bob you have left a HUGE vacancy here but I know for sure you will light up the heavens!

Bob Sudlow

March 19, 2011

Bob was a great guy...We knew him and worked with him in the old Manar sales times...Our very best wishes to Carol and family...Bob and Elaine Sudlow

Danice Brown

March 19, 2011

Dear Carol and family,
Bob was one of my favorite members when I was General Manager at West Hills Racquet & Fitness Club. He never failed to stop in and visit with me when he came to play his weekly match with the guys. He was especially kind to me when my husband Bobby died...he and Bobby had played doubles together on the 4.5 men's team...and they were friends, too. My heart goes out to you and your family...and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Danice Brown

RUSS & JOAN BLACK

March 18, 2011

JOAN AND I HAVE LOST A VERY DEAR FRIEND, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

LOVE

March 17, 2011

Was sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We went to grade and high school together. He was a wonderful guy.
Margo Falkner Bowman

Bob & Carol in Sunriver 2003

Dave Aure

March 17, 2011

Dear Carol & Family,

We know Bob will be missed by everyone he met. The positive impact Bob had on the lives he touched with his eternal optimism and wonderful witty personality will always will be remebered. We are blessed to have known and worked with Bob and our lives were made better by being able to call him a friend. We're going to miss you "Pal".

Dave & Carol

Crystal Varisco

March 16, 2011

Bob was one of a kind and I mean that in the best way. I worked with him for over 20 years at Manar Sales Company. My condolences to Carol, Tracy and Chris.

Nancy Evans

March 16, 2011

Dear Carol, Chris, and Tracy,
I am so sorry......my heart just aches for you, but with tears of joy I rejoice, Bob is with our Lord and that is such a wonderful comfort....it is what got us thru the dark valley, the one you are in right now.
Our prayers are with you , lifting you up to His comfort, the only real comfort that can help.
Love and Hugs,
Nancy Fleener Evans

March 16, 2011

Carol, Tracy & Chris: You all know as do I that the connections with Bob are in our hearts when it's flooded with love each time we think of him, through our thoughts in which we can communicate messages to him, and all the loving and fun memories we each have of him. I know that it comforts me.

Bob is no doubt enjoying his new surroundings, and has already put together a foursome for a golf match with heaven's most skilled players. If you happen to hear a repeated thumping sound, it's more than likely he has organized a tennis match too.

I will miss my brother terribly but I have wonderful memories of our growing up together, what a fantastic husband and father he was, and how generous he always was to me.

Thank you Bob for being my brother and I will see you again.

Love your sister.

Raylon

Dick & Debbie Stitz

March 16, 2011

Dear Carol and Family, Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. We go back to 1966 and our lives became loaded with great memories, memories of fun and laughter. Bob touched so many of our lives in the business that he so enjoyed. May God Bless and look out over you and your family during this difficult time...Love Dick and Debbie

March 16, 2011

Knew Bob when we both attended CHS. My condolences to his family. He was a great guy.
Jackie Kraft Mazuti

Heidi (Harless) Segreti

March 16, 2011

Bob was a close friend of my parents when I was growing up. Lots of good times at West Hills racquet club! I will always remember "Mr. Wagner" having a great sense of humor and always smiling. My condolences to Carol and the Wagner family.

March 16, 2011

Dear Carol and family, We were so sorry to read of Bob's death in todays paper. Having just lost our son Marty (I think one of your children played sports for him?) in January we feel your burden especially deeply. Please understand our absence from the services tomorrow are just too much to handle just now. Our thoughts and prayers will indeed include you and yours during this awful time. Love to you all, Skip and Sue

Jill Brogden

March 16, 2011

I will miss my wonderful, fun loving Uncle. My prayers to Aunt Carol, cousins Chris & Tracy and their families. Love you, Jill

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