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Jon T. Wagner

Jon Wagner Obituary

Jon T. Wagner, 59, of Kansas City, Kansas, died peacefully at home on July 2, 2006, with his children by his side, after a battle with cancer. Funeral services will be 10a.m. Friday, July 7, at Joseph A. Butler and Son Funeral Home, 19th and Minnesota Ave., KCK. Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to the KC Hospice, 10100 W. 87th St., Ste. 100, Overland Park, KS 66212. Mr. Wagner was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a baptized member of Southpark Baptist Church, but attended Victory Assembly of God. He was retired from the KCKPD, Key Auto and Harvey Bros. Jon began racing stock cars in 1962, and continued until 1974. His passion was the Lakeside Speedway. A well-known welder and auto mechanic, Jon was a member of the Central Auto Racing Boosters (CARB), and was honored to be inducted into their hall of fame. Jon was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Wagner, and his parents, Raymond L. Wagner and Mildred McDaniel. He leaves three sons, Bill Wagner, Jon Wagner, Jr., and Rodney Wagner; four daughters, Melissa Stevenin, Dana Sambol, Christine Calvert, Kellie Sotoo; two brothers, Raymond Wagner, Jr., and Mark Wagner, and three sisters, Patricia Royalty, Sharon Sarlls and Marsha Phillips; his former wife, Mary Jean, and 13 grandchildren. (Arrangements: Joseph A. Butler & Son, 913-371-7000)

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jul. 5, 2006.

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Lynn

June 29, 2025

I miss you Jon T!!!

Lynn McGinnis

June 29, 2023

Another year has gone by - 17 years since you left us. I think of you almost every day! I sure do miss you! Tell everyone who has joined you hello!!!!

Lynn McGinnis

June 29, 2022

Jon T - it's now been 16 years since you went to heaven. I think of you often. Many have joined you since you left. Tell Dad and Ted hi!! I miss you guys!

June 29, 2019

Jon....It' now been 13 years since you left us. I think of you almost every day! You were the best friend a girl could have! And the best "Bob with Account temps"!!! I love you and pray for you every day. Tell Dad hello and give him a hug. I miss you guys so much.

Phone broad

July 2, 2007

Hi Jon - I can't believe it's been a whole year since you left us. I have visited you often - can you hear me? I sure hope so. I miss you so much, I think of you every day. We bought an old '53 Chevy PU and everytime I see it or ride in it I think of you. I feel you by my side while I'm cruisin' down the road! I hope you aren't causing too much trouble where you're at!!! Don't make God too mad or he may not let the rest of us in!!!! I LOVE YOU JON XOXOXOXO

Sandie & Jesse (The T-Ball Team) Baska-Goskesen

July 7, 2006

Dana, John & Zack,

The whole team is sorry for your loss and we're all thinking of you. God Bless you and be with you during this difficult time.

Connie Groves

July 7, 2006

I had known Jon and his first wife, Linda, for many years. Even though I hadn't seen Jon for some time, I've often thought about those days, playing progressive rummy with Jon and Linda until late in the night, stringing popcorn at Christmas time, babysitting their children, and the kindness and hospitality that was given so freely. Jon had such a good sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jon's children and family in this time of their loss. There's just never enough time. Jon will be missed by everyone that knew him.

Lisa Key

July 5, 2006

There's not one of us that isn't a better person today because we were lucky enough to know Jon! What wonderful memories he created for all of us. While he'll be terribly missed, just thinking about him brings a smile to your face.

Deborah Caiharr

July 5, 2006

Jon loved life and anyone who knew him knows he lived it to the very fullest. Jon is a Lakeside Legend whose quest of the sport will be passed down to future racers wanting to know how to make it through that first turn. He's made it home now - and he and his love of life will be greatly missed. Lastly, he showed us how to be courageous. My sympathies to his family and to all his friends.

Melissa Harvey Fisher

July 5, 2006

Jon, you were the best at everything! My favorite babysitter and the best house to go to on Halloween. I will never forget that laugh or the polka dot hat. I love you Jon T.

Lynn McGinnis

July 5, 2006

I will miss you, Jon T. You are the best friend a person could ever have. No one can ever replace "Bob from account-temps". You will live forever in my heart!!

Mindi Hearrold

July 5, 2006

I've been lucky enough to know Jon all of my life. He was a close friend of my parents & as I grew up, he became a dear friend of mine. I will always cherish the times that we spent together & the appreciation he instilled in me for his love of racing. It's NOT all about the cars on the track and the roar of the engines. It's being around the people you love & sharing special times with them. He was not only my buddy, he was an inspiration to live my life to the fullest & to not worry about what people thought of my choices.

All my heart-felt sympathies to his family & friends.

I'll miss you, Wagner!! ...race on!

Love, Min

MARY TROWBRIDGE

July 5, 2006

To the Jon Wagner family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of need.

My family has know Jon and Linda for Many, many years. I have a niece and nephew named after Jon and Linda.

God Bless each of you.

Mary Trowbridge

Tim, Peggy, Chris & Jessica Calhoon

July 5, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Jon will be greatly missed. We will never forget all the great times we have had with Jon, there have been lots of great memories. We love you & miss you Jon

Nancy

July 5, 2006

A & W Racing I love you Jon

Stacy (Bruce) Kline

July 5, 2006

To the Wagner family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Jon was such a great guy. I have known him since I was around 4 or 5 years old. He would come into my parents restaurant. Then later he married Mary, and Christine and I went to grade school together. We had a lot of great times. Jon you will be remembered.

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