Harlan E. Wagner Obituary (1920 - 2009)

HARLAN E. "BUD" WAGNER Harlan E. "Bud" Wagner, age 89, of Menomonie, WI went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at the Dunn County Health Care Center. Harlan was born on June 2, 1920 on the family farm in the township of Red Cedar, Dunn Co., WI to John and Martha (Westphal) Wagner. He married Mildred Cook in Decorah, IA on April 4, 1941, and they made their home at Route 2, Menomonie, where they farmed until 2005. Harlan did custom field work all over the area, owned and operated a construction and excavating business, drove motor patrol for the township of Red Cedar for many years and he and his brother Lawrence operated the Wagner Grain Service. He was known for his honesty and integrity. Harlan enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping and taught his children a love for it also. He loved his Lord, his family and his grandchildren, and was always there to lend a helping hand when needed. Harlan is survived by: His wife Mildred Three sons, Larry (Aggie) of Elk Mound Jerome of Amery Dennis (Karen) of Colfax A daughter Debra (Morgan) Norris of North Glenn, CO 7 grandchildren 15 great-grandchildren 2 great-great-grandchildren Also survived by many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Lawrence, Ralph, Gerald, Willard "Butch", and one sister Evelyn Buntz. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, July 13, 2009 at the Menomonie Alliance Church, with Pastor Robert Koepp officiating. Family and friends are welcome at the church from 9:00 AM on Monday until the time of the service. Burial will be in Cedar Falls Cemetery in the township of Red Cedar, Dunn Co., WI at a later date. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie assisted the family with arrangements.