Norman Leo Wagner

Norman Leo “Nub” Wagner went to be with his precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 14, 2021.  He was born October 16, 1932 to Charles Wagner and Jesse Helen O’Haver Wagner. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of nearly fifty years;  Joan Carter Wagner, daughter; Ellen Danes, 3 brothers; Bob Wagner, Gene Wagner, and Dink Wagner and his sister, Betty Akers.

Survivors include children: Charles and Mary Wagner, Wally and Ann Wagner, T.K. and J.R. Wilson and Ed Danes, two sisters; Joann Anderson and Sally & Meredith Thompson and Bob Akers  (Brother-in-law).  Many Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren.

He worked on a dairy farm as a kid and graduated from Farmersburg High School in 1950.  He retired from the Air Force and Post Office.  He loved to garden and bake earthquake cakes & snickerdoodle cookies.  He loved basketball and went to Utah to see Larry Bird play in the NCAA Final Four.  He attended Oregon Baptist Church. His last few years, he enjoyed his family, going out to diners and working word search puzzles.  He never met a stranger and loved people.  He enjoyed telling stories and making people laugh. He was a generous soul.

Services will be at 1:p.m. in the Westlawn Cemetery Chapel, in Farmersburg, on Saturday  April 17, 2021 with  J.R. Wilson officiating.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services. The family suggest that if friends so desire memorial contributions may be made  to Hospice of the Wabash Valley, envelopes will be available at the chapel, Holmes Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.  A special thank you to his wonderful caregivers, Debbie Sabastion and Susan Bologna who helped make it possible for him to stay in his home.

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