Albert (Al) Blaine Wagner (1939-2016)

WAGNER, DANKS, MAGRA, JUDGE, MULLALY, STRAYER, JACOBSON, WALTERS

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 1/1/2017 at 11:47:55

Obituary From Adams Soderstrum Funeral Home, Story County, Iowa.

Albert (Al) Blaine Wagner, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on December 10, 2016.

Al was born June 18, 1939 to Hubert and Ethel (Danks) Wagner in Waucoma, Iowa. He served in the U.S. Navy before graduating with a B.A. from Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa. After earning his M.A. from Iowa State University, he taught U.S. government and humanities in Rawlins, Wyoming before transferring to Roland-Story High School in Story City, Iowa where he subsequently worked for more than 30 years.

A resident of Ames for over 40 years, Al was an active member of the community who volunteered at the public library, city hall, Food at First and nature conservation efforts. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club. Additionally, he enjoyed having coffee and donuts with friends and family at the local Hy-Vee.

Al is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Karen; daughters Amy (Thomas) Magra and Carey (Robert) Judge; grandchildren Rose Judge, Paul Magra and Elanor Magra; sister-in-law Gene (James) Mullaly; and nieces Lynn Strayer and Elaine Jacobson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two nieces, Lory Walters and Susan Mullaly.

We say a prayer of thanksgiving for having had Al with us even as we grieve over his death. It is so easy to be grateful when you have shared lives filled with gladness, love and generous giving.

Al was a quiet, gentle soul. He was a son, a teacher, a loving father and devoted husband. We miss him greatly but will try to keep a smile on our faces until we meet him again. We all loved him so much.

In lieu of flowers and if you choose, memorials can be sent to the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, St. Cecilia Catholic Church or the Emergency Residence Project.

A private burial at a later date will be in the Ames Municipal Cemetery.

Service
Friday 16 Dec
10:30 AM
St. Cecilia Catholic Church
2900 Hoover Ave.
Ames, IA 50010

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