Wagener, Elmer A. age 77, of Waconia. Owner of Waconia Lakeside Ballroom and Cattle Dealer. Survived by loving family: wife, Toots (Lucille); sons, Ron (Sue), Ken (Margaret - Toots), Rick (Roxie); daughters, Ann (Dean) Schuette, Patty, Nancy (Jeff) Vierkant. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 10:30 AM, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Waconia. Visitation Johnson Funeral Home, Waconia, 952-442-2121, Sunday, 4- 8 PM and at church 1 hour prior to the Mass. Vigil prayers 7:30 PM Sun. Interment church cemetery. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers to Ridgeview Cardiology Unit or St. Joseph's Catholic Church or School. Lunch and memory celebration at Waconia Lakeside Ballroom following the service and interment.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
My father Matt Doll was just informed of your Father/Husband passing and wanted to make sure you knew how much he appreciates your hospitality every time he had a chance to get to Waconia to go dancing. I want to say thank you to you and yours for bringing some joy to our lives. I am positive Elmer will be greatly missed.
Karrie Hansen
September 02, 2006 | Minneapolis, MN
To my Aunt Toot's & cousins Ronny, Kenny, Ricky, Patty + all extended family members.
I was saddened to hear about Uncle Elmer's passing. He was a very good family man with a big heart and a big laugh. I have many wonderful childhood memories of him. Trips to the farm/ranch, stockyards, the ballroom and just resently watching him enjoy concertina music. My deapest sympathy to the family. I will miss Elmer dearly.
Mike Wagener
August 16, 2006 | Eden Prairie, MN
Dear Aunt Toots and cousins
I have so many happy memories of the time I spent at the "Wagener Ranch" and the Paradise/Lakeside ballroom growing up. Uncle Elmer made everyone he encountered feel special. His infectious laugh and good natured teasing remain in my heart. With deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
Cathy Wagener- Linder
August 13, 2006 | Medina, MN
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wagener Family. Love Diane, Michelle Emily and Angie Vaneyll
Diane Vaneyll
August 13, 2006 | Cologne, MN
Wagener Family, Elmer touched so many lives. Keep all those memories of Elmer close to your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cindy Rademacher
August 11, 2006 | Cologne, MN
