Larry Lee Wagenman

Larry Wagenman, 89, passed away peacefully at Country Groves Assisted Living home surrounded by family on May 6, 2024.
He was the oldest child of Millard Wagenman and Viola Hamilton. He graduated from Williston High School in 1952 and was valedictorian of his graduating class. In his youth, he worked on the family farming operation in Williston, ND. While in high school he learned to operate large earth moving machinery used in such operations as road construction and strip mining. Larry married D. Anne Roberts in the Mesa Arizona temple in 1967 and they were married for 20 years. He developed great skill in his occupation as heavy equipment operator and continued in this work well into his 70's. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and his faith and family were very important to him his entire life. Learning was also important to him, and his interest in nature, self-reliance and physical health led him to become an accomplished home gardener, raising much produce and animals used for the family's benefit. His learning interests extended to the physical sciences, politics, literature, genealogy, and the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as taught in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three siblings and one daughter. He is survived by 8 children: Amy Rose Wagenman, Abe Wagenman (Diana), Ben Wagenman (Shannan), Lisa Wagenman, Seth Wagenman (Lorraine), Joel Wagenman (Lisa), Lucinda Fish (Ryan), Glenda Lenseigne (Matthew), and 26 grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Jim Wagenman.
Funeral services will occur at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Bunker Family Funerals, 3529 East University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85213, preceded by viewing at 10:00 am in the same location.
Arrangements by Bunker's University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.