Frances "Ann" Wagner Obituary (1927

Frances “Ann” Annabell Wagner, age 90, of Menomonie, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at The Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie. Frances was born on January 19, 1927 in Menomonie to Fred and Violet (Mason) Newman. She attended Menomonie area schools. In 1944 she married William Giertz at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie and to this union 5 children were born. They later divorced. On July 31, 1982 she married Lauren Wagner in Menomonie. They were members of Peace Lutheran Church. Ann worked many years at Dunn County Health Care Center and then at Bill’s Distributing until her retirement. She was a member of the American Legion for years where she also served as president. Ann enjoyed a good game of dice, cards and also bingo. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially the “fresh” fish fries with her 2 sons. Ann is survived by her husband Larry, 5 children Terrance (Rosa) Giertz, Linda (Walter) Hogg, Robert Giertz, Randall (Pam) Giertz and Kimberly (David) Karis; 9 grandchildren Troy (Kris) Wilkens, Brady (Mary) Wilkens, Tucker (Susie) Giertz, Wendy (Trent) Kado, Brianna Karis, Mariah Karis, Isaiah Karis, Cory (Molly) Giertz and Amy (Scott) Gilberts; 7 great grandchildren; as well as other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Dorothy Steis, Lorretta Tanberg and Deloris Moore. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 6, 2017 at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie with Pastor David Natzke officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church.