James Bernard Wagner was born on April 5, 1946 to Roman and Mary (Moriarty) Wagner in Millerville, MN. He was baptized and confirmed in the Our Lady of Seven Dolors Church. He attended school in Brandon, MN.
On April 12, 1969 Jim married Bonnie Roers at the Incarnation Church in Minneapolis, MN. To them three daughters were born: Holly, Tina and Kelly. In 1976, they took over the family farm. They farmed until 1995 when he designed, built and started one of the many joys of his life – The Golf Course. He enjoyed having coffee with the boys, talking about farming and telling jokes. After the busy summers, Jim and Bonnie enjoyed the winters in Arizona.
On March 25, 2012 Jim died unexpectedly at the age of 65.
Jim is survived by his wife Bonnie Wagner; daughters, Holly Wagner of Las Vegas, Tina (Mark) Hiniker of Texas, Kelly Wagner of Arizona; brother Richard (Linda) Wagner; brothers-in-law, Mike (Jan) Roers and Alan Roers; mother-in-law Evelyn G. Roers; nieces, Kristi (Patrick) Smith, Jeanna (Michael) Zunker, Casey (Aaron) Gordon, Jennifer (Tom) Iverson and Gina Roers. Jim is preceded in death by his parents Mary and Roman Wagner; father-in-law Harold P. Roers; and sister-in-law Cheryl Roers.
Funeral Services: 10:30 am, Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the Church of Our Lady of Seven Dolors in Millerville, MN.
Visitation: 5:00 – 8:00 pm with a prayer service as 5:30pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Church of Our Lady of Seven Dolors in Millerville, MN. And visitation will be one-hour prior the funeral service on Thursday.
Clergy: Father LeRoy Scheierl
Cemetery: Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery in Millerville
Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Evansville
Condolences: www.GlendeNilson.com