Doris L. Wagner Obituary (1930 - 2007)

DORIS L. WAGNER Menomonie - Doris L. Wagner, age 77, of Menomonie, WI died Friday April 20, 2007 at the Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie. The former Doris L. Larsen was born February 19, 1930 in Menomonie, WI to Lee and Fredericka (Witt) Larsen. She was baptized at Peace Lutheran Church and confirmed at Little Elk Creek Lutheran Church in 1943. She graduated from Menomonie High School in 1947. Doris married Donald H. Wagner on Dec. 20, 1949 at Peace Lutheran Church and they resided in the Menomonie area. Doris attended Dunn County Normal and received her teaching certification then received her Master's degree from U.W. Stout. She taught at Hilltop School, Knapp Settlement and Colfax Elementary for forty years. Doris was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and active in the PLCW. She was also a member of the Retired Teachers Association. She enjoyed painting, playing Bingo at the Moose Lodge, card parties and fishing. She and her husband hosted an annual fish fry and they traveled the U.S. on many tours. She also loved spending time with her family. The family would like to thank the Dunn County Health Care Center staff for their loving care of Doris the past year and a half. Doris is survived by: Her sons both of Menomonie Roger (Rita) Wagner Gary (Kathy) Wagner Grandchildren, Scott (Alex) Wagner of Savage, MN Jenny (Kevin) Hanson of Eau Claire Katie Wagner, Ryan Wagner and Renee Wagner of Menomonie An aunt, Stella Witt of Menomonie Sister-in-law, Lorraine Grutt of Menomonie Nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends She was preceded in death by her parents Lee and Fredericka Larsen; her in-laws Henry and Lillian Wagner; a sister Linda Larsen Kleinhart; a brother Robert Larsen; and nephews Bobby Kleinhart and Steve Larsen and other aunts, uncles and family. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie with Pastor David Whelan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends are welcome from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Monday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfh.net