Robert LeRoy Wagner

Robert LeRoy Wagner, 71, of Kansas City, MO passed June 30, 2007 at NKC Hospital. He was born and raised in Spickard, MO where he graduated with his bride of 51 years, Lois Jean Rorebeck. He served in the Army for 2 years stationed in Germany. After 37 years working as a carpenter in local 61 union he pursued his passion for cars, Harley's, snowmobiling and travel. In 1979 he began Wheeler Motors used cars in Claycomo, MO and never met a stranger. His friends are scattered across the U.S. from his countless travels, snowmobiling for 10 years in Idaho, riding a Harley down Main street in Sturgis, S.D., writing in the sand on a beach in South Padre Island or hiking through the Red Woods in California. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Esther Cornwell Wagner. He is survived by his wife Lois Jean Wagner, 2 children and family, son, Robin and wife, Gina Wagner; daughter, Wende Wagner; grandchildren, Lindsey and Weston Wagner; sister, Bea Nellenbrugh; nephew, Stanley Harrington and his long time snowmobiling buddy, Ted Sturm, who was like a brother to Bob. He was a member of Tower View Baptist church for 20 years and a current member of McMurry Methodist Church. Bob had always said he had to "hang the moon and drain the ocean". He enjoyed life to the fullest and with his "GitR-Done" attitude; no-one ever forgot "Bob". Services will be held Friday, July 6 at 10:30 AM and visitation, Thursday, July 5 from 6-8 PM at Mt. Moriah Terrace Park; 169 Highway and 108th St. (Arr: (816) 734-5500).