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Genevieve Elaine Wagner

  • April 2, 1929 - February 24, 2012
  • Blue Earth, Minnesota
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“Dear Wagner Family, Thinking about you all during this tough time. God bless Genevieve and all of the Wagner family. Tate & Katrina ”
1 of 12 | Posted by: Tate Broze - Charleston, SC

“To the Wagner Family, What a special LADY your mother was!! Our family got to really get to know your mother while she was at Parker Oaks. She...Read More » ”
2 of 12 | Posted by: Phil Lee - Le Sueur, MN

“Bob and Chris, Our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your Mother, Genevieve. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Wagner Family. ...Read More » ”
3 of 12 | Posted by: larry thomforde - zumbrota, MN

“Dear Wagner Boys &families, We think of the fun times we had with your folks. Meeting them in Guckeen for supper,etc.Your mom's wonderful homemade...Read More » ”
4 of 12 | Posted by: Pierre &Lorraine Willette - MN

“John, Bob, Jim & Lee: Though it's been many years since I last saw your Mom, I'm saddened to hear of her passing. She was a kind and gentle woman....Read More » ”
5 of 12 | Posted by: Ron Oelke - Andalusia, IL

“John, Bob, Jim, & Lee, I offer my most heartfelt condolences on the passing of your dear mother Gen. When I think back many years ago, the first...Read More » ”
6 of 12 | Posted by: Paul C. Behr - Centennial, CO

“Gen family:Just wanted to let you all know you have our sincerest sympathy in the loss of your mom. You are all in our prayers. Larry & Vicki Howell ”
7 of 12 | Posted by: Larry & Vicki Howell - IA

“I wish your family the best. It is very difficult to lose a loved one even if they are in a better place. Love Larry and Laura ”
8 of 12 | Posted by: Larry Kreuzer - muskego, WI

“John, Bob, Jim & Lee ----- Your Mom was the loveiest of ladies. Her kindness, grace, sense of humor and most of all her inner beauty. All this in...Read More » ”
9 of 12 | Posted by: Mike & Lorraine Arends - MN

“We are so saddened to hear of Gen's passing. I have many warm memories of Aunt Gen, and always remember her being kind and funny. She will be missed...Read More » ”
10 of 12 | Posted by: Lynda Treanor - Shakopee, MN

“My deepest sympathy goes out to all of Gen's family. I had the privelege to get to know Gen and to care for her at the Roxanne House. She was a...Read More » ”
11 of 12 | Posted by: Lori Cummins - Fairmont, MN

“I will so miss my sister.S0 many precious memories to help.We eight sisters were lucky for so many good years together.Much Love to All-Older Sister...Read More » ”
12 of 12 | Posted by: Jackie Grimes - portland, OR


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Genevieve "Gen". Wagner, age 82, of Guckeen, died Friday, February 24, 2012, at Roxanne House at Goldfinch Estates in Fairmont. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2012, at 1:00 PM, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Earth, with Rev. Dr. Mark Wilms, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Blue Earth. Visitation time will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday at Patton Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 400 E. 14th Street in Blue Earth, and one hour prior to services at the church. Web tributes may be left at www.pattonfh.com Gen was born April 2, 1929, in Blue Earth, the daughter of Cecil and Dena (Bonk) Howard.. Gen attended Blue Earth High School where she graduated in 1947 with academic honors. She married Wayne Wagner on October 3, 1948 at the First Baptist Church in Blue Earth. After their marriage they moved to the Wagner Family Farm near Guckeen where they resided for over 60 years. Gen was an intrigal part of the family auction business. She established the United Clerking Company which partnered with Wagner Company Auctioneers. Wayne passed away on October 15, 2006. Gen was an active member in her church and community. She enjoyed leading bible study for her circle group and lending a hand in many church and community functions. . Gen was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be missed. Genevieve is survived by her sons: John Wagner of Guckeen, Bob (Chris) Wagner of Zumbrota, Jim (Carla) Wagner of Blue Earth, Lee (Lisa) Wagner of Minneapolis, her sisters: Jackie Grimes of Portland, Oregon, Kathy Nowak of Elmore, Deanna (Paul) Voth of Windom, nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband-Wayne, three brothers and four sisters. Memorials donations are preferred to the Memory Care Unit and Goldfinch Estates.

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