Bob Wagner

Robert Lavern Wagner was born on November 17, 1958 in Missouri Valley, Iowa to parents Darrell 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 October 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 Apothea. After he retired from Apothea, 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 died unexpectantly on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Community Memorial Hospital in Missouri Valley, Iowa at the age of 66 years and 17 days.

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 and many other relatives and friends.

 The family request everyone wear Iowa Hawkeyes or Woodbine Tiger clothing.

Memorials may be made to the Woodbine Area Youth Sports Nonprofit or the Woodbine Fire and Rescue.