David W. Wagner, 80, of New Auburn
David Willmer Wagner, 80, of New Auburn, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 7, at his home in New Auburn. Memorial services were held Saturday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m., at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Auburn, with interment at a later date in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Pastor Keith Ainsley was the officiating clergy.
Kara Scholla was the organist. “Amazing Grace,” “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” and “On Eagle’s Wings” were the congregational hymns.
David Willmer Wagner was born July 8, 1938, at his grandparent’s farm in Winthrop. He was the son of Henry and Regina (Schuette) Wagner. Mr. Wagner was baptized as an infant July 31, 1938, by Rev. Kowalski at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart and later confirmed in his faith as a youth April 6, 1952, by Rev. A. Schira at Peace Lutheran Church in Winthrop. He received his education in Winthrop, graduating with the Winthrop High School Class of 1957.
On April 29, 1967, David was united in marriage to Marjorie Pomplun by Rev. Walther Kallestad at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gaylord. David and Marjorie made their home in rural Brownton and New Auburn. Their life was blessed with three children, Jonathan, Jeannine and Daniel. David and Marjorie shared over 51 years of marriage.
Mr. Wagner was a farmer and later worked as a mechanic for Uecker Implement and Big Stone Canning Company, retiring in 1998. He was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Auburn. Mr. Wagner also was a former member of New Auburn Lions and the New Auburn Fire Department.
Mr. Wagner enjoyed hunting, fishing and his favorite activity, camping. He loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. In the later years he especially enjoyed the antics of Jack and Ace, the furry members of the family. The last couple of months, he got great joy out of scooting around town on his mobility scooter.
Mr. Wagner passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, Nov. 7 at his home in New Auburn at the age of 80 years, 3 months and 30 days. Blessed be his memory.
David is survived by his wife, Marjorie Wagner, of New Auburn; children, Jonathan Wagner of New Auburn, Jeannine Loncorich and her husband, Matt, of New Auburn, and Daniel Wagner and his wife, Sheryl, of Apple Valley; grandchildren, Haylee Loncorich and her fiancé, Adam, of New Auburn, Rachel Loncorich and her special friend, Matt, of New Auburn; step-grandchildren, Taylor Saunders of Burnsville, Jenna Saunders of Minneapolis, Shane Saunders of Apple Valley, Devynn Saunders of Apple Valley; brother, Darwin Wagner and his wife, Mavis, of Brownton; sisters-in-law, Doris Petzel, Linda (Gary) Hahn, LuAnn (Rodney) Lind; brothers-in-law, Melvin (Pat) Pomplun, Roger (Geraldine) Pomplun, Earl (Betty) Pomplun, Richard (Sharon) Pomplun, Donald Pomplun, Steve Pomplun; nephews, nieces, other relatives and many friends.
Mr. Wagner was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Regina Wagner; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edward and Ella Pomplun; brother-in-law, Earl Petzel; and sister-in-law, Luanne Pomplun.
The Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel of Glencoe handled the arrangements. Obituaries and a guest book are available at www.mcbridechapel.com and visitors can click on obituaries/guest book.
