Hazel L. Wagner Obituary (1919 - 2014)

Hazel I. Wagner, age 95 of Menomonie, Wisconsin died Thursday, December 11, 2014 at the Chippewa Manor in Chippewa Falls. Hazel Inez Retzloff was born on June 9, 1919 in the town of Sherman, Dunn County, Wisconsin to the late Harry and Emma (Blake) Retzloff. Hazel married Willard “Butch” Wagner on October 21, 1939 at the Peace Lutheran Church Parsonage in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Hazel and Butch farmed in the town of Red Cedar for many years until 1996. After Butch passed away in 1997 she lived on the farm until 2006, moving to Grace Willowbrook Assisted Living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She enjoyed snowmobiling, playing cards and baking and most of all spending time with family. Hazel always put others first and was loved by all who knew her. Hazel was a lifelong member of Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie. Hazel is survived by her daughter Dianne (Denny) Jensen of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin; daughter-in-law Pat Wagner of Neenah, Wisconsin; grandchildren: Chad Jensen of Woodbury, Minnesota, Troy (Jennifer) Jensen of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Gina (Aaron) Arndt of Neenah, Wisconsin, Nikki (Adam) Stolin of Neenah, Wisconsin; special friend Terry Erickson; nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Butch, Son Ron “George” Wagner, four brothers: Melvin, Gerald, Richard and Ivan Retzloff; and sisters: Lucille Grundman and Mary Cater. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16 at Peace Lutheran Church with Pastor Kristine Stedje officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, Wisconsin is serving the family.