Dave was born October 12, 1937, in Emmetsburg, IA, the son of Walter E. and Selma (Koechig) Wagner. He married Nancy Lee Buckley on April 28, 1956, in Springfield; she preceded him in death on March 3, 2019.
Dave attended Zion Lutheran in Belleville and graduated from Springfield High School in 1955. He then went on to attend Springfield Junior College and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Dave was President of Central Illinois Road Equipment Company and then property manager for Smart Choice Properties. He was a life-time active member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Dave enjoyed gardening, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially at their cabin in Minocqua, WI.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and son, Steve Wagner.
Dave is survived by his sons, Dave (Diane) Wagner, Jr. of Athens, Rob Wagner of Springfield, daughter in law, Karen Wagner of Springfield, and Jeffrey (Jennifer) Wagner of Austin, TX; grandchildren, Blake, Tyler, Ethan, and Emery Wagner; siblings, Eileen Buckley of Burr Ridge, IL, Mark Wagner of Springfield, and Gary (Cheryl) Wagner of San Antonio, TX; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
Funeral Ceremony: 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd., Springfield, IL 62707, with Pastor Joshua Traxel officiating.
Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County and the Department of Defense.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd., Springfield, IL 62707 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 222718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
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