Wagner, Elaine D.

Elaine D. Wagner, age 85 formerly of 819 South 21st Street, Manitowoc died early Wednesday morning, February 18, 2015 at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center.

The former Elaine Palmer was born on July 27, 1929 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Roy and Irene (Ahrens) Palmer. She was a 1947 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On May 27, 1948 Elaine eloped and was married to Edward J. Wagner riding a 1948 Indian Motorcycle to Menominee, MI. The couple lived in Manitowoc moving to California in 1953 and returned to Manitowoc in 1960 living here until the time of her death. Elaine worked in the past for Aluminum Specialty retiring from the Mirro Foley Company. She was a member of First Reformed United Church of Christ. Elaine and Ed enjoyed motorcycling, fishing and traveling to Florida for the winter. Elaine's biggest joy was her children, grandchildren and her great grandchildren. She was their "Play Grandma".

Survivors include her husband: Ed Wagner, Manitowoc; her 4 children and their spouses: Randy (Qing) Wagner, Susanville, CA; Scott (Carol) Wagner, Manitowoc; Cheri (Lee) Smith, Bakersfield, CA; JR (Beth) Wagner, Manitowoc; 9 grandchildren: Josh (Meghan) Wagner; Sarah (Phil) Hubbard; Jeremy (Nicole) Wagner; Laura (Ryan) Kubsch; Jaron (Lindsey) Wagner; Dawn (Cal) Garo; Ryan (Ashley) Wagner; Miles (Heather) Smith; Bekah Smith; 19 great grandchildren; 1 sister and brother-in-law: Connie Palmer Smalley (Chuck) Smalley, Madison; 1 brother-in-law and 2 sisters-in-law: Roger "Bucky" (Edna) Wagner, Manitowoc; Val Madsen, Manitowoc, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Roy and Irene Palmer; her father-in-law and mother-in-law: Ed and Mabel Wagner; 3 brothers-in-law and 2 sisters-in-law: Carl Madsen; "Reinnie" (Ruth) Wagner; Betty (Gordon "Bud") Green.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State Street, Manitowoc. The Rev. Christopher Ross will officiate with cremation to follow and burial of her cremated remains at a later date in the Knollwood Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and again on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.

The family would like to offer a special thank you to the staff of the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center for their kind and compassionate care shown to Elaine and her family.

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Published by Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter from Feb. 19 to Feb. 20, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Elaine Wagner

4 Entries

Bob & Sandy Wagner Stockinger

February 24, 2015

Dear Eddie, Scottie and family,

I wish to express my sympathy on the passing of Elaine. May she rest in peace. I have fond memories of her.
She was a warm and friendly person.

Andi Beschta

February 20, 2015

Dear Eddie & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Elaine's passing. She was such a sweet lady. How happy she was when our group, Precious Memories, used to come and sing at the nursing home. I always looked forward to visiting her and bringing her down to the community area to listen to our songs and seeing you and collecting a big hug! Thank you, Eddie, for your wonderful example to your children of commitment and faithfulness in caring for Elaine. May God bless you and heal your broken hearts as you grieve her loss.
Warmly,
Andi Beschta

Jeremy Wagner

February 19, 2015

Thank you grandma for giving grandpa his wish. He will not leave you behind. I love you.

Chuck & Connie Smalley

February 19, 2015

We'd like to thank our nephew, Scott Wagner and our brother-inlaw, Ed Wagner for visiting Elaine so faithfully for the past 10 years. It made her life in the nursing home so much more bearable as her stay there was much longer than most people experience. Other relatives were attentive as well, especially her two daughters-in-law, Carol Wagner and Beth Wagner. Her local grandchildren visited her regularly on special occasions. We're very grateful that Elaine had so many family members who loved her and looked after her these 10 years. As a result she received much better care from the nursing home because she was a patient who had frequent visitors.

My dearest sister Elaine I want to believe that you are now reunited with our Mother, Irene Palmer, who loved you so much. Our loving grandparents, Louis and Rose Ahrens will be there too.

With All Our Love, Chuck & Connie

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