Jerome Wagner Obituary
Jerry was raised in Menomonie, Wisconsin, and went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a Bachelor's degree in Science. He later made his home in Amery, Wisconsin, where he built his life filled with close friends and his career.
He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force for seven years before dedicating the next 46 years of his life to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as a Game Warden in the Polk County area. His work reflected not only his love for the outdoors but also his deep commitment to protecting the land and the community he served so faithfully.
In addition to his long career, Jerry attained his CDL with the highest level of certifications, which gave him the opportunity to explore the country-something he greatly enjoyed.
Known to some as a man with a rough edge, those who truly knew Jerry saw a kind-hearted, unconditionally caring, and unexpectedly gentle soul. His life was defined by service-to his country, to his community, and to those around him in ways both big and small.
Jerry recommitted his life to the Lord, and we take comfort in knowing that he is now in God's glory, at peace and renewed in everlasting life.
He will be deeply missed by all who loved him, but his legacy of dedication, strength, and compassion will continue to live on in the lives he touched.
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Tim Lawhern
September 30, 2025
My first meeting with Jerry I was a recruit warden under Randy Stark. We were working boating and fishing enforcement near Baldwin, WI. I saw the best of him during that experience. On another occasion we were checking fishermen from atv's. Jerry was wearing shorts, no shirt and his duty revolver. Still the same mild demeanor but my eyebrows raised at the sight. He was always nice to me and that's what I remember the most.
Dennis Kirschbaum
September 30, 2025
When I first started with the DNR I worked for Fish Mgt at Dodgeville. I also worked as a Special Warden for Jerry. He taught me a lot about the job. We were sent north for the fish run in the spring of 1975 and worked hard getting lots of cases. Another time on opening night of coon season I was sent to check out hunter lights in a wooded area of Iowa County. Jerry told me what to do and behold some early hunters were cited for their actions. These and many more made for a fun time working with Jerry. The experiences gained while working with Jerry helped me develop my career as a Conservation Warden. Thanks Jerry for the lessons well learned.
Pat Harkins
September 30, 2025
My first connection with Jerry was of him chasing ag spray planes with his squad car for "over spray" in windy conditions in central WI. After I was on assignment in Sauk Country, I got my butt chewed out by a farmer at the Spring Green Ranger Station for some arrest that I knew nothing about as I had only been there a few weeks.
Turns out the farmer thought I was Jerry who had recently left the area. Took one for Jerry!!! Rest in peace brother!!! Pat Harkins
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Terence E Brown
September 29, 2025
Jerry and I worked together many times as he was in Amery and I was in Rice Lake. I have many fond memories of us working together. In retirement we would get together for coffee several times a a year. I am saddened at the loss of a fellow Warden and good friend
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Mike and Betsy Rindfleisch
September 29, 2025
I remember Jerry as a mentor when we worked together, he in Dodgeville and me in Darlington, and again in the Northwest District, as it was called back then. He taught me a lot. Many fond memories.
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