Alma M. Wagner

1924 - 2025

Alma was born to Russell and Elna French in Oakland, California. She spent her early years in Albany and moved to Lodi when she was a senior in high school attending, Lodi High. Shortly after graduating, Alma met Harry Wagner. They married in 1943 and were together until his passing 72 years later. Their family grew with the addition of a daughter, Judy and a son, Jim. In 1950 the Wagners moved to Linden, to Alma's grandmother's ranch, where she remained until her passing.
Alma worked for Farmers and Merchants Bank for 40 years, 38 of those in Linden. She still found time to volunteer on various boards and committees in the community. She served on the Board of Directors for the Linden/Peters Chamber of Commerce and the Linden Cemetery Association. She was a member of San Joaquin Historical Society, the Linden Garden Club and the Cherry Festival Committee. Alma was also a member of the Opal Rebekah Lodge #73 and the Order of Eastern Star where she served as Worthy Matron, receiving her 50 year membership pin in 1999.
One of Alma's greatest delights was being called "Mom" by the many young women that she mentored in her role as Mother Advisor of the Linden Rainbow Assembly #120. In return for her dedication to their community, she and Harry were awarded the 1979 Citizens Achievement Award sponsored by the Linden Lions Club.
Alma was also an avid San Francisco Giants and 49er fan. She always had the full rosters in front of her to follow her favorite players, never missing a game on t.v.
Alma would say that her family was her greatest joy. She was a loving and supportive Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother to her son Jim and daughterin-law Fran, granddaughters Dayna (Jason) Loeliger and Jamie Wagner as well as great-grandchildren Ethan and Paige Loeliger. The Wagner Ranch hosted several family get-togethers over the years, which included the many nieces, nephews and cousins of the Wagners.
Alma is now reunited in Heaven with her parents, Harry, her husband of 72 years and their daughter Judy. We will miss her beautiful smile but her spirit continues in the love and memories she leaves behind. We are eternally grateful to have had her in our lives.
Our family extends a heartfelt thanks to her care giver Jimmy Perez for his compassionate and loving care for both Alma and Harry. He was our godsend for thirteen wonderful years and a true member of the Wagner family. We would also like to thank Yvonne Villarreal, Herminia Robles and Bristol Hospice for the love and care they provided to Alma and our family.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday August 23, 2025 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Linden United Methodist Church Mission Hall, 19147 St. Rte. 26, Linden California.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LUMC, P.O. Box 693, Linden, California 95236 or a charity dear to your heart.