Robert J. Wagner

Robert J. Wagner, 69, passed away on Monday, July 29, after a courageous battle with melanoma. Born to Clarence and Vesta Wagner in 1954, he was the youngest of eight siblings. Graduating from Louisville High School in 1973, he spent the next 12 years working at Diebold in Canton, earning his real estate license, and entering the real estate business.
During that time, he was drawn more and more to the auctioneering business. He entered the three-year Missouri Auction School program and graduated from the CAI Certified Auctioneer Institute through Indiana University. He was a member of both the Ohio and National Auctioneers' Associations for more than 40 years. He served as director of the NE Ohio Auctioneers' Association for four years, and as chairman of the Ohio Auctioneers Assoc. in Columbus during its winter convention for several years.
For 40 years, he was Cutler Real Estate's Auctioneer, selling real estate and chattels, and was very proud of his indispensable Auction Team, which included many family members. "The buyers and sellers always knew they could count on us to be accurate and true," he once said. He was very proud to have Dave Gill as a partner auctioneer and close friend for many years.
In 1978, he fell in love with his one and only, Michelle (Casper). They married in 1980 and had two children. Throughout his life, he was engaged in the farming business, which gave him much joy and satisfaction. Accompanied by horses, dogs, and chickens, the family enjoyed the country life. He also loved target shooting, tractor pulls, and the latest innovations in agriculture and farm equipment.
Above all, he treasured and prioritized his family who survives him: wife, Michelle; son Adam (Amy) Wagner; and daughter Lindsey (Sean) Noland, along with their children Joseph and Kenley.
He is also survived by a brother, Sonny Wagner of Canton, and three sisters, Vivian Johnk of Texas, Bette Talkington of Texas, and Marjorie (Jerry) Peterson of Alliance; sisters-in-law: Patty Selby, Nancy Casper, Joyce Wagner, and Suzann Wagner; brother-in-law Tim (Patty) Casper, and many nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents and in-laws; siblings Wayne, Jack, and Larry; sisters-in-law Nedra and Carol; brothers-in-law Ralph Swearns, Carol Johnk, Dave Selby, and Kevin Casper; nephew Kevin.
Special thanks go to Jamie and Deanne of Aultman Hospice & Palliative Care, and the fine care received at Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, August 4, from 2-4pm at Stier-Israel Funeral Home in Louisville, Ohio. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am on Monday, August 5, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Louisville. Bob will be laid to rest in St. Louis Parish Cemetery, Louisville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Louis Catholic Church in Louisville, Ohio, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.stierisraelfuneralhome.com
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