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Robert Wagner Obituary
GREAT FALLS —Robert "Bob" Wagner, 74, of Great Falls, passed away May 14, 2016 at Peace Hospice, surrounded by family and friends.
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 18, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Bob was born on April 4, 1942 in Bottineau, North Dakota to Willard and Ilene (Hagen) Wagner. He was the oldest of his siblings, Elton and Marvel Wagner. Bob attended several rural schools in Bottineau County, North Dakota until the eighth grade. He graduated high school in Jamestown, North Dakota. Following high school, he attended technical school in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and then worked for Edo-Ware Instrument Manufacturing from 1966 through 1974 assembling aircraft instruments. In 1974, Bob moved to Gillette, Wyoming where he began work as an accountant for Petro-Line Gas, then later as an emergency services dispatcher for the Campbell County Sheriff's Office. Bob spoke fondly of his memories in nearly every place he worked or lived.
In 1981, Bob moved to Great Falls with his family and retired from work. Between 1993 and 1999, he spent a great deal of time volunteering at Peace Hospice and gave comfort to many in need during their final hours. He also enjoyed fishing and was a loyal fan and avid supporter of the Great Falls Voyagers (formerly, the Great Falls Dodgers) baseball team, as well as the Americans hockey team. Bob was a regular attendee of home and away games for both teams, and for years was a known fixture in their fan base.
Bob is survived by his brother, Elton (Patsy) Wagner; niece and nephew, Sarah (Matthew) Fleming and David (Diane) Stafford; grand-nieces Kayla, Grace, and Brooklynn Fleming and Charlotte and Taylor Stafford.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Ilene; sister Marvel Wagner; and nieces Jo Anna Wagner and Victoria Stafford.
Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.SchniderFuneralHome.com.
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Alicia Vance
May 19, 2016
Bob will be missed by many friends!. He was one of the first people I met when I moved to Montana. I'm sure he will still be attending baseball games.... I don't think he missed any! I will always remember his kindness. He was a special person. I have fond memories of visiting him and playing with his new litters of puppies. He was fiercely independent and loyal to all he knew. I am so glad I can say I knew Bob Wagner. I loved my dear friend. Rest in Peace Bob.
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Billie & Norman Sanders
May 19, 2016
Bob, Our telecons in the past have been so enjoyable & enlightening. I miss them already. Should there be a phone line from Heaven, please call me, I look forward to seeing you again soon in person. Billie Jean Sanders
Cynthia Fleming
May 18, 2016
I know Sarah and her girls will miss you sir.make sure to smile on her and the kids.
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