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Elmer Wagner Obituary
Elmer Wagner passed away at home on November 30, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 80 years old.
He was born on March 31, 1935 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, to the late Violet (Wagner) Geiser. He married the love of his life, Barbara (Pierce) Wagner on April 7, 1956; they were married 59 years. She survives him.
Elmer was a long time resident of Wisconsin and recently relocated to Saint Augustine, Florida. Elmer was a dedicated family man and greatly loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In his youth he enjoyed hunting and bowling. He enjoyed watching all types of sports and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. Elmer also enjoyed playing cards (especially Buck Up and Sheepshead), traveling, and driving; he took a memorable trip to Costa Rica during Thanksgiving 2014 with his family. He was involved with the Lions Club in Plymouth, Wisconsin.
Elmer is survived by his children Jeff (Connie) Wagner of Naples Florida, Cindy (Larry Kaiser) Wagner of Battle Creek Michigan, and Lori Wagner of Saint Augustine Florida; grandchildren Ryan (Corrie) Wagner, Jeremy Wagner-Kaiser, and Rachel Wagner-Kaiser; great-grandchildren Elijah, Benjamin, Noah, and Irys.
Elmer is survived by his siblings Robert (Janet) Kress of Chilton, Lucille (Jerry) Hauser of Chilton, Ann Marie (Conrad) Kopitzke of Brillion, George (Nita) Geiser of Chilton, Gerald (Shirley) Geiser of Eagle River, James (Phyllis) Geiser of Chilton, Joseph (Pauline) Geiser of Chilton, Diane (Jim) Kasper of Three Lakes, Rita (Glen) Pingel of Chilton, Liz (Dan) Herms of Random Lake, Peter (Debbie) Geiser of Chilton.
He was preceded in death by his mother Violet Geiser and step-father Alois Geiser, brother Tom, brother-in-law Tom, brother-in-law Robert, and special Uncle and Aunt Wilbert and Helen Woelfel.
Cremation has taken place in Saint Augustine Florida by Heritage Funeral and Cremation Service. A memorial service to celebrate Elmer's life will be held in Plymouth, Wisconsin, at Suchon Funeral Home on January 16, 2016. Contact the funeral home for details.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lions Club of Plymouth, Wisconsin, American Cancer Society, or Haven Hospice of Saint Augustine, Florida.
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Mike & Maureen Murphy
January 4, 2016
Dearest Barb and family, So good to talk with you again, Barb, but so sad to hear that Elmer had passed. You both were some of the best neighbors anyone could ask for and we continued our friendship after you moved and my husband passed. Mike and I send you our sincere sympathy and want you to know that we will keep you in our prayers, and Elmer will always be in our memories. Love.
Roxanne Taylor
December 7, 2015
Barb 7 Family,
Please accept my sincere, deepest sympathy for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that he is in the arms of his Savior. Prayers for strength and comfort at this most difficult time.
Roxanne
Marcy Gordie Mackle
December 7, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. With our deepest sympathy.
Becky Cole
December 6, 2015
I will remember our many times together going out to eat and New Year's Eve outings with the Buck Up gang. I will miss you dear friend!
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Nancy & Allan Eisentraut
December 6, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to Barb and family. Spent many good times with both of you.
Steve Sartori
December 6, 2015
I got to know Elmer through bowling at Casey's in Plymouth. Not only was he a very good bowler, he was a better friend. I shall miss him.
Sharon Michalski
December 6, 2015
Barb and Family, You are in my prayers. May God be with you during this very difficult time.
HANK-JANET BLANKE
December 6, 2015
OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY TO BARB AND FAMILY.
IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO HAVE KNOWN ELMER.
HE WAS ALWAYS A KIND CONSIDERITE GUY.
ENJOYED OUR CONVERSATIONS.
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