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Brian Wagner Obituary
September 14, 1979 - February 13, 2023
Brian Kennedy Wagner, age 43, of Omaha, passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2023, in Silverthorne, CO.
Brian was born on September 14, 1979, in Lincoln, NE to Rod and Diane (Kennedy) Wagner. He graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School in 1998 and the University of Nebraska in 2004. He owned Mowmaha Landscaping.
Brian was a true outdoorsman and particularly fond of the mountains. He was an expert skier and typically spent his winters at his family's vacation home in Silverthorne.
Brian was a loving and loyal son; brother; uncle; and friend.
He had a big, open heart and was kind to everyone that he met.
Brian is survived by his parents, Rod and Diane Wagner of Lincoln, NE; sister, Jenni Jex of Lincoln, NE; brother, Jim (Emily) Wagner of Covington, LA; grandmother, Margaret Kennedy of Fremont, NE (formerly Craig, NE); nieces and nephews Bailey, Brady, Barrett, and Brody Jex and Elivette and Elyse Wagner; aunts and uncles; and cousins.
Brian was preceded in death by his grandparents: Francis Wagner, James Kennedy, Doris Nelson, and John Nelson; and brother-in-law Russell Jex.
A CELEBRATION of LIFE CEREMONY will be held on Sunday, May 21, at 2pm in the Bur Oak Picnic Shelter at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park near Ashland, NE.
Memorials to the family will be used to purchase a bench to place along the Blue River in Silverthorne, where Brian and Oliver, his faithful furry friend, enjoyed many walks, and to make a donation to the Summit County Animal Control and Shelter for graciously taking care of Oliver following Brian's death.
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Vicky Willis
May 17, 2023
Deepest condolences to Brian's family. I believe I was his 1st client in Omaha for yardwork. He said he was just starting out and provided services for 2-3 years. His work was incredible and he quickly became a neighborhood favorite. Rest in peace Brian.
Vicky Willis
Roberta E Fagan
May 14, 2023
Rod, I am so sorry to learn of the untimely death of your son, Brian. Please accept my deepest sympathy for yourself, Diane and all your family.
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