Wayne R. Wagner, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Wayne R.Wagner

Date of Birth August 20, 1937
Passed Away On October 23, 2022
At Age 85 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
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United States Veteran
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Wayne Russell Wagner, age 85, of Fremont
Passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022

Wayne was born on August 20, 1937 in Hooper, Nebraska to Russell and Mildred 'Mintken' Wagner. He graduated from Hooper High School in 1956. Wayne served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959. He later worked for General Electric, Nebraska Cellular, Alltel and Alliant.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law Rosalyn 'Rosie' Nelson and brother-in-law Dick Moulton.

Wayne is survived by his wife Marilyn, daughters Marnie (Jim) Johnson of Waverly, Mindie (John) Lechner of Oronoco, MN., grandchildren Molly and Joseph Lechner of Oronoco; sisters Janet Moulton of North Carolina, Sharon (Lee) Peterson of Oakland, NE., Dianne (Ivan) Bartling of Destin, FL.; as well as many nieces and nephews and good friend and brother-in-law Travis Nelson of Fremont.

There is no viewing but the family will receive friends on Thursday from 5pm to 7pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. The memorial service will be Friday, October 28, 2022, 10am, at First Lutheran Church in Fremont. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to First Lutheran Church.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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Visitation

Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

October 27, 2022

Family Present 5pm to 7pm

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Memorial Service

First Lutheran Church

3200 East Military Avenue

Fremont, NE, 68025

October 28, 2022

10:00 AM

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Memorial Cemetery

800 West 23rd Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

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Condolences (4)

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Mark Russell Abilene, TX October 27, 2022
"Sorry to here of Wayne's passing. Remembering the times we played golf together at the club. We laughed at our bad shots and marveled at the good ones. Enjoyed his friendship,truly a remarkable guy. Rest In Peace my friend
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Lila Jahnke Bancroft, NE October 26, 2022
"Our deepest sympathy to Wayne's family. We know you will find comfort in the memories that you shared with Wayne. Dennis & Lila Jahnke"
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Mark and Melissa Fremont, NE October 24, 2022
"We loved Wayne our very good and special friend. What fun we all had over all the years. He was so good to us and the girls. Our wonderful memories of all the good times will always be treasured by us. Love you all.
Mark and Melissa ❤️🙏🏻"
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