Bruce E. Wagner, age 60, of Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, April 14, 2010, surrounded by his family at the Sheboygan Progressive Care Center.
Bruce was born February 23, 1950 in Sheboygan, son of the late Clarence and Marion (Polster) Wagner.
He was a graduate of Valders High School with the class of 1969.
Bruce served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1973 during the Vietnam War.
On December 28, 2004, he married Judith Beggs in Valders after 25 years of acquaintance.
Bruce grew up and worked on the family dairy farm for many years. He then worked for Manitowoc Engineering and was the owner and operator of the Opera House in St. Nazianz for six years. Bruce then was in charge of road maintenance for the town of Liberty before becoming an over the road truck driver for Chizek Transport.
He was one of the founders of the Ant Hill Mob and a member for the past 35 years. Bruce also was a member of the Lakeshore Model Car Club, V.F.W. of Valders, the American Legion of St. Nazianz, and was a charter member of the Manitowoc County Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 731.
Survivors include his wife, Judith Beggs-Wagner, Newton; one brother, Keith Wagner, Valders; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Lynn Wimmer, Stevens Point, Tammy and James Gauger, Valders, Carrie Wagner and her special friend, Randall Bowman, Menasha; six nieces and nephews, Lisa and Nathan Moore, Sarah Wimmer and her special friend, Jon Steffen, Loni and Kevin Kleinhans, Ben Gauger and his special friend, Dana Alfson, Ian Gauger, Mariah Gauger; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dennis and Kathie Beggs, Naperville, IL. Aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends also survive.
He was also preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Marvin Wimmer.
A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Memorial Service will be Rev. Michael Bigley. Military Honors will be accorded by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 731. Cremation has occurred at All-Care Cremation Center and Bruce will be laid to rest at St. Gregory Church Cemetery at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday at St. Gregory Catholic Church.
Bruce was a big hearted person and enjoyed motorcycles, music, photography and old classic cars. He had many friends and will be missed by all.
The Sheboygan Press
Bruce was born February 23, 1950 in Sheboygan, son of the late Clarence and Marion (Polster) Wagner.
He was a graduate of Valders High School with the class of 1969.
Bruce served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1973 during the Vietnam War.
On December 28, 2004, he married Judith Beggs in Valders after 25 years of acquaintance.
Bruce grew up and worked on the family dairy farm for many years. He then worked for Manitowoc Engineering and was the owner and operator of the Opera House in St. Nazianz for six years. Bruce then was in charge of road maintenance for the town of Liberty before becoming an over the road truck driver for Chizek Transport.
He was one of the founders of the Ant Hill Mob and a member for the past 35 years. Bruce also was a member of the Lakeshore Model Car Club, V.F.W. of Valders, the American Legion of St. Nazianz, and was a charter member of the Manitowoc County Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 731.
Survivors include his wife, Judith Beggs-Wagner, Newton; one brother, Keith Wagner, Valders; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Lynn Wimmer, Stevens Point, Tammy and James Gauger, Valders, Carrie Wagner and her special friend, Randall Bowman, Menasha; six nieces and nephews, Lisa and Nathan Moore, Sarah Wimmer and her special friend, Jon Steffen, Loni and Kevin Kleinhans, Ben Gauger and his special friend, Dana Alfson, Ian Gauger, Mariah Gauger; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dennis and Kathie Beggs, Naperville, IL. Aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends also survive.
He was also preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Marvin Wimmer.
A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Memorial Service will be Rev. Michael Bigley. Military Honors will be accorded by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 731. Cremation has occurred at All-Care Cremation Center and Bruce will be laid to rest at St. Gregory Church Cemetery at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday at St. Gregory Catholic Church.
Bruce was a big hearted person and enjoyed motorcycles, music, photography and old classic cars. He had many friends and will be missed by all.
The Sheboygan Press
Bruce E. Wagner, age 60, of Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, April 14, 2010, surrounded by his family at the Sheboygan Progressive Care Center.
Bruce was born February 23, 1950 in Sheboygan, son of the late Clarence and Marion (Polster) Wagner.
He was a graduate of Valders High School with the class of 1969.
Bruce served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1973 during the Vietnam War.
On December 28, 2004, he married Judith Beggs in Valders after 25 years of acquaintance.
Bruce grew up and worked on the family dairy farm for many years. He then worked for Manitowoc Engineering and was the owner and operator of the Opera House in St. Nazianz for six years. Bruce then was in charge of road maintenance for the town of Liberty before becoming an over the road truck driver for Chizek Transport.
He was one of the founders of the Ant Hill Mob and a member for the past 35 years. Bruce also was a member of the Lakeshore Model Car Club, V.F.W. of Valders, the American Legion of St. Nazianz, and was a charter member of the Manitowoc County Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 731.
Survivors include his wife, Judith Beggs-Wagner, Newton; one brother, Keith Wagner, Valders; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Lynn Wimmer, Stevens Point, Tammy and James Gauger, Valders, Carrie Wagner and her special friend, Randall Bowman, Menasha; six nieces and nephews, Lisa and Nathan Moore, Sarah Wimmer and her special friend, Jon Steffen, Loni and Kevin Kleinhans, Ben Gauger and his special friend, Dana Alfson, Ian Gauger, Mariah Gauger; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dennis and Kathie Beggs, Naperville, IL. Aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends also survive.
He was also preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Marvin Wimmer.
A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Memorial Service will be Rev. Michael Bigley. Military Honors will be accorded by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 731. Cremation has occurred at All-Care Cremation Center and Bruce will be laid to rest at St. Gregory Church Cemetery at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday at St. Gregory Catholic Church.
Bruce was a big hearted person and enjoyed motorcycles, music, photography and old classic cars. He had many friends and will be missed by all.
The Sheboygan Press
Bruce was born February 23, 1950 in Sheboygan, son of the late Clarence and Marion (Polster) Wagner.
He was a graduate of Valders High School with the class of 1969.
Bruce served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1973 during the Vietnam War.
On December 28, 2004, he married Judith Beggs in Valders after 25 years of acquaintance.
Bruce grew up and worked on the family dairy farm for many years. He then worked for Manitowoc Engineering and was the owner and operator of the Opera House in St. Nazianz for six years. Bruce then was in charge of road maintenance for the town of Liberty before becoming an over the road truck driver for Chizek Transport.
He was one of the founders of the Ant Hill Mob and a member for the past 35 years. Bruce also was a member of the Lakeshore Model Car Club, V.F.W. of Valders, the American Legion of St. Nazianz, and was a charter member of the Manitowoc County Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 731.
Survivors include his wife, Judith Beggs-Wagner, Newton; one brother, Keith Wagner, Valders; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Lynn Wimmer, Stevens Point, Tammy and James Gauger, Valders, Carrie Wagner and her special friend, Randall Bowman, Menasha; six nieces and nephews, Lisa and Nathan Moore, Sarah Wimmer and her special friend, Jon Steffen, Loni and Kevin Kleinhans, Ben Gauger and his special friend, Dana Alfson, Ian Gauger, Mariah Gauger; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dennis and Kathie Beggs, Naperville, IL. Aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends also survive.
He was also preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Marvin Wimmer.
A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Memorial Service will be Rev. Michael Bigley. Military Honors will be accorded by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 731. Cremation has occurred at All-Care Cremation Center and Bruce will be laid to rest at St. Gregory Church Cemetery at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday at St. Gregory Catholic Church.
Bruce was a big hearted person and enjoyed motorcycles, music, photography and old classic cars. He had many friends and will be missed by all.
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