Stuart Wagner
  • Born on: July 26, 1928
  • Departed on: June 29, 2023
  • Resided in: Burlington, IA

Stuart Wagner

Stuart Wagner,94, of Burlington, IA passed away Thursday, June 29 at 2:25am.

In keeping with his wishes, he has been cremated. Iowa Cremation is assisting with arrangements.

Stuart was born on July 26, 1928 in Kenmore, NY, Son of Henry Otto Wagner and Marie Cecil Roth of Buffalo, NY.

After graduation from Kenmore Senior High Stuart enlisted in the US Navy.  He served from 1946-1948. He was an Aviation Electrician in World War II. When service ended he worked as a greens keeper and then at Eastern States Farmers Exchange.  
He married Joan Erling Clark on September 2, 1950 at the Church of the Advent in Kenmore, NY.  In 1952 son Steven was born and they moved to Huron, OH.  In 1954 daughter Penny was born. In 1964 they moved to Argos, IN where he was employed by Wickes. In 1970 they moved to Bellevue, IA. In 1975 he went full time working with Joan in their Antique business of over 40 years.  Stuart was a wonderful wood craftsmen. 

In 2010 Stuart and Joan moved to Burlington, IA to be closer to Penny's family.

Surviving  are Son Steven (Janis) Wagner of Eugene, OR., Daughter Penny (Jim) Sudbeck of Burlington, IA. 5 Grandchildren: Keli (Micah) Oleson, Sara (Tim) Hoffman, Scott (Kerra) Wagner, Chad (Paula) Wagner, Emily (Zach) Childs. 9 Great Grandchildren: Brady Oleson, Elise Oleson, Eli Oleson, Ashlyn Hoffman, Hannah Wagner, Charley Hoffman, Charlotte Wagner, Maley Hoffman and Ethan Wagner. Nieces & Nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters Virge Main, Norma Willard, 4 Brother-in-Laws: Howard Main, Mac Willard, Don Clark, Roger Clark, 2 Sister-in-Laws: Jackie Clark, Norma Clark.

Memorials may be given to the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice. 1306 S. Washington Rd, West Burlington, IA  52655.

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