Anthony Paul Wagner

Anthony Paul Wagner

Anthony Wagner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 8, 2025.
Anthony Paul (Tony) Wagner died on Monday, September 1, 2025 of heart failure. Born on June 21, 1963 to Herbert and Dolores Wagner of Jordan, MN, Tony was the eighth of 10 children.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jackie Severin (December 8, 1951 - January 20, 2017), whom he cared for during her six years of battling cancer.

Tony was a gifted student, and recognized as a National Merit Commended Scholar.

He studied Mathematics at the Institute of Technology, University of Minnesota, graduating on August 26, 1987. He went on to pursue a Master of Arts in Education at the University of St. Thomas.

Tony held various jobs in banking. He also worked in the family's apple business and supper club.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by brothers Thomas and John Wagner, and a sister, Dr. Anne Sanquini. He is survived by brother Joseph, James, Robert, William and Gerald; and a sister, Mary W. Zbaracki.

Tony continues to be dearly missed and loved by family and friends. May he rest in eternal peace.

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