Robert Lavern Wagner, 66, died unexpectantly on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the Community Memorial Hospital. He was born on Nov. 17, 1958, in Missouri Valley, to parents Derrell and Evelyn (Samuelson) Wagner. Bob started school in Woodbine but then moved to Des Moines with his family. In 1972, the family moved back to Woodbine when Bob was in the 6th grade. Bob graduated from Woodbine High School in 1978. While in high school Bob played baseball and football. On Oct. 14, 1978, Bob married Beverly Mefferd at the Woodbine Community of Christ. They were blessed with three boys, Andrew, Brian and Derek. Bob worked for Jensen Construction, Stoddard Trailers in Dunlap, Farmland, numerous hog confinements, Phyto Tech and then Apotheca. After he retired from Apotheca, Bob did seasonal work for Agriland FS.
Bob loved all sports but especially loved baseball. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and had season tickets to the Iowa Hawkeye Football. He coached little league baseball, football and basketball over the years. He also umpired many baseball games. In 2018, Bob and his sons started selling fireworks to raise money for little league sports in Woodbine. They formed the Woodbine Area Youth Sports nonprofit to help support the little league sports.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Pam Steinkuehler; and a brother, Mark Wagner. He is survived by his wife Bev; three sons, Andy Wagner and Jana, Brian Wagner and his wife Tonya and Derek Wagner all of Woodbine; six grandchildren, Tanner, Brenden, Gunner, Corey, Tesla and Bayleigh; three siblings, Patty Christo, Judy and her husband Tom Erlewine and Tom Wagner all of Woodbine; sister-in-law, Tina Wagner of Turin; and many other relatives and friends.
A memorial service was held on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine. The officiant was Beth Fouts. The recorded musical selections were “Best Seat in the House” by LoCash Cowboys, “My Old Man” by Zac Brown Band, “Dad’s Old Number” by Cole Swindell and “Turn the Page” by Bob Seger. Bob’s final resting place is at Bigler’s Grove Cemetery.
Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine was in charge of arrangements. www.foutsfuneralhome.com
