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Michael R. Wagner

Date of Death: October 29, 2014

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Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church
227 Columbus Street
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Saturday 11/1, 11:30 am

Michael Wagner, age 62, died on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. He was born on January 23, 1952 in Madison to his parents Raymond and Ruth (Mautz) Wagner. He married Susan Shanks on August 27, 1983 in Merrimac.
Mike loved music of all kinds both playing and listening. His greatest love was his wife Susan, children and family. While Mike had a long career as a draftsman, he found his calling after retirement as the chief soap salesman for Lilac Hill Soaps at the Sun Prairie farmers' market. He always made you smile and coax you to buy one more bar of soap.
He is survived by his wife Susan; two children Alex (Arwen) Wagner, of Taiwan, and Anna Wagner, of Lakewood, CO; siblings Stan (Mary) Wagner, Roger Wagner, Joyce (Donald) Gmeinder all of Sun Prairie and Janet (Jack) Gambrell, San Diego, CA and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church, 227 Columbus Street, Sun Prairie, with Monsignor Duane Moellenberndt presiding. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2014 at Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home, 302 Columbus St., Sun Prairie and from 10:30-11:15 a.m on Saturday at the funeral home. A private burial will be held.

Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home
Sun Prairie, WI 608-837-5400
www.newcomerfh.com

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Michael Wagner, age 62, died on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. He was born on January 23, 1952 in Madison to his parents Raymond and Ruth (Mautz) Wagner. He married Susan Shanks on August 27, 1983 in Merrimac. Mike loved music of all kinds both playing and listening. His greatest love was his wife Susan, childrenContinue Reading

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jerry haag left a message on January 23, 2015:
Faith Hope and love Livng Stations of the Cross Hope I see you Mike inHope I See you in the next world
Rev David Froemming left a message on October 31, 2014:
Mike was fun to work with as he drummed with my trio - The Greenspring Band - back in the early 90's. We played Madison's Essen House, The East Side Businessman's Association and The McGovern Club in Sun Prairie, along with other private engagements. Mike knew he was a Country/Rock drummer at heart but was good natured enough to put up with our polkas and waltzes. After a few sets Mike would exclaim "I've got polkas down in my socks!" I will remember him singing Cab Driver and remarking to our sax and guitar man John - as he'd place the reed guard on his tenor sax and say "Well John, I see your practicing safe sax." Thanks for the music and the memories Mike! Grace and peace to all of you. Celebrate his life in Christ. Know that he is always with you all in the communion of saints as we celebrate All Saints Day this Sunday.
Karen Johnson left a message on October 30, 2014:
Hello Sue, I wanted to pass along the time I met your husband at the Farmers Market in Lodi. He was so excited about selling his soap he would ask which scent I enjoyed the most. He was so excited about passing on and sharing his hard work. He would hold the MANY different bars of soap up by my nose to see which one I liked the most. He had a great personality and fun to talk to. I'm so very sorry to hear for your loss, please let me know if I can help with ANYTHING! Karen
Todd A. Schultz left a message on October 30, 2014:
I know Mike through his volunteering at the Colonial Club, Mike was a jokester but at the same time was always willing to help out in any way he could I will greatly miss seeing Mike around the Colonial Club and his efforts in helping anyone. God Bless, Your Friend Todd.
Linda Kuemmel Anderson left a message on October 30, 2014:
My heartfelt condolences to Susan & family. I knew Mike since the Sacred Hearts grade school days and he was mom's neighbor (Joy). He was always a nice person, helpful to many including mom. My prayers for you all.
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