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Obituary for Robert L Wagner
Robert Leroy Wagner, 78, of Dubuque passed away at home 9 pm Thursday, January 15, 2015 with his loving family around him. Military rites will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League 3:30 pm Saturday, January 24 at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road. Visitation will follow from 4 to 7:30 p.m. with a Memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, January 24 at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road where visitation will be Saturday from 4 pm until time of service.
Bob was born January 31, 1936 in Bankston, Iowa, son of Matt and Alice (Schmitt) Wagner. He was the youngest of five children, losing his dad when he was 13.
He attended Holy Ghost School and Loras Academy. Before joining the Marine Corps in 1953, he worked at Trausch's Bakery. He served in the Marines during the Korean War from 1953 to 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1956. After the Marines he worked at Dubuque Packing Company, was a cement finisher, and Stanley Home products before starting at John Deere Dubuque Works in 1960 as a machine operator. He retired in 1994 as a CNC machine operator. After retirement, he worked part time as different jobs; school bus driver, RTA bus driver, courier for American Trust, Diamond Jo, and finally retired for good from delivering parts for Fastenal.
He married Carol Isaacs in February of 1999 and went on to enjoy his retirement 24/7 with her. In his younger years, he was very active in all summer and winter sports and after "father time" took away the sporting ability he liked to fish, do home projects, gamble of any sort and play cards.
He is a member of UAW Local 94 and a very proud member of the AA community since 1978.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Carol; three sons, Steven (Erin) Wagner of Cedar Rapids, Michael (Kelly) Wagner, and Robert (JoAnn) Eppler of Dubuque; two daughters, Julie (fiance Ellas Mihalakis) Wagner and Katie (Roger) McIntyre of Dubuque; two stepdaughters, Terri (Steve) Johnson of West Bend, Wisconsin and Ann (Tom Gent) Isaacs of Washington, Missouri; and his "adopted son" Arlando Mischeaux of St. Louis.
He is also survived by one sister, Donna Kuchermann of Platteville, Wisconsin; two brothers in law, Donald (Marilyn) Stecher of Dubuque and Fr. John Stecher of Davenport; one sister in law, Jeanette Hohmann of Dubuque; 15 grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, one great grandson, and one step-great grandson; also my many nieces and nephews who adored their "Uncle Bobby".
He was preceded in death by his son Robert and his daughter Rebecca Schrock; brothers Melvin and Merlin; sister, Betty Hingtgen, brothers in law, Charley Kuchemann and Dewey Hingtgen, and his parents.
In lieu of flowers the family would like all memorials to go to Hospice of Dubuque.
For further information, or to leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com.
The family would like to thank Dr. Hartman and nurse Tiffany, and Dr. Martin for their care. Also a thanks to Steve and Karen Plein, special friends Peg and Harris Schaller, and the angels of Hospice of Dubuque, Edna, Anji and Amy.
Bob was born January 31, 1936 in Bankston, Iowa, son of Matt and Alice (Schmitt) Wagner. He was the youngest of five children, losing his dad when he was 13.
He attended Holy Ghost School and Loras Academy. Before joining the Marine Corps in 1953, he worked at Trausch's Bakery. He served in the Marines during the Korean War from 1953 to 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1956. After the Marines he worked at Dubuque Packing Company, was a cement finisher, and Stanley Home products before starting at John Deere Dubuque Works in 1960 as a machine operator. He retired in 1994 as a CNC machine operator. After retirement, he worked part time as different jobs; school bus driver, RTA bus driver, courier for American Trust, Diamond Jo, and finally retired for good from delivering parts for Fastenal.
He married Carol Isaacs in February of 1999 and went on to enjoy his retirement 24/7 with her. In his younger years, he was very active in all summer and winter sports and after "father time" took away the sporting ability he liked to fish, do home projects, gamble of any sort and play cards.
He is a member of UAW Local 94 and a very proud member of the AA community since 1978.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Carol; three sons, Steven (Erin) Wagner of Cedar Rapids, Michael (Kelly) Wagner, and Robert (JoAnn) Eppler of Dubuque; two daughters, Julie (fiance Ellas Mihalakis) Wagner and Katie (Roger) McIntyre of Dubuque; two stepdaughters, Terri (Steve) Johnson of West Bend, Wisconsin and Ann (Tom Gent) Isaacs of Washington, Missouri; and his "adopted son" Arlando Mischeaux of St. Louis.
He is also survived by one sister, Donna Kuchermann of Platteville, Wisconsin; two brothers in law, Donald (Marilyn) Stecher of Dubuque and Fr. John Stecher of Davenport; one sister in law, Jeanette Hohmann of Dubuque; 15 grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, one great grandson, and one step-great grandson; also my many nieces and nephews who adored their "Uncle Bobby".
He was preceded in death by his son Robert and his daughter Rebecca Schrock; brothers Melvin and Merlin; sister, Betty Hingtgen, brothers in law, Charley Kuchemann and Dewey Hingtgen, and his parents.
In lieu of flowers the family would like all memorials to go to Hospice of Dubuque.
For further information, or to leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com.
The family would like to thank Dr. Hartman and nurse Tiffany, and Dr. Martin for their care. Also a thanks to Steve and Karen Plein, special friends Peg and Harris Schaller, and the angels of Hospice of Dubuque, Edna, Anji and Amy.
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