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Lawrence M. WagnerHOLMEN — Lawrence M. Wagner, 81, of Holmen and formerly of West Salem passed away Thursday, May 14, 2009, at Black River Falls Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Galesville on March 5, 1928, to George and Olga (Olson) Wagner.
Lawrence and his wife, Judy, farmed from 1954 to 1976 in Galesville. They also owned and operated Holmen Wagner’s A&W restaurant from 1970 to 1978. While farming and operating the family business, Lawrence also worked at Trane Co. for 28 years, retiring in 1978.
After operating Wagner’s A&W, they managed a 12-unit apartment complex on Lake Neshonoc in West Salem from 1978 until 1996.
Lawrence enjoyed spending time with his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. He could always be found tinkering in the garage, either fixing a watch or anything that seemed to be broken. He was considered a jack-of-all trades.
Lawrence is survived by his two sons, Bob (Kim) Wagner of Holmen and Randy (Kathy) Wagner of West Salem; one daughter, Julie (Rich) Anderson of Holmen; two grandsons, Chris (Wendy) Wagner of Holmen and Bud (fiancee Stephanie Hicks) Wagner of West Salem; and two granddaughters, Mellisa Wagner and Kya Anderson, both of Holmen. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Jordan Anderson (son of Mellisa Wagner), Carlee Jo Wagner (daughter of Chris and Wendy Wagner), and Brooklynn Wagner (daughter of Bud and Stephanie); three brothers, Leonard (Judy) Wagner, Ervin (Jeanne) Wagner and Bill (Margie) Wagner; two sisters, Elaine (Danny) Haines and Irene Schuh; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Judy Wagner; four brothers, Ernest, Melvin, Lloyd and Harry; and one sister, Hazel Auseth.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at Dickinson Family Funeral Home, 515 McHugh Road, Holmen. The Rev. Roger Grow will officiate, and a private family burial will be in Mormon Coulee Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 11 a.m. until time of services.
Lawrence will always be remembered for his easy-going, laid-back personality. He may be known as a man of few words, but he taught his family morals and values and a work ethic that no textbook can teach. These ethics will always be remembered as Lawrence’s final gift to his family.
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