ALBERT WAGNER

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ALBERT WAGNER December 14, 1925 - May 12, 2005 On May 12, 2005, at Kildonan Personal Care Home, our devoted husband and father peacefully went to be with the Lord. He will forever be lovingly remembered by Grace, his wife of 56 years; his children, Laurie (Brian) Fitzgerald, Dianne (Tony) Smith; grandchildren, Liz (Dave), Jamie, Kristy, Matthew and Mandy. He will also be missed by his great-grandchildren, Christian, Willem and Ty; along with his large extended family and many friends. Albert was born in Poland to Christian and Wanda Wagner. They came to Canada in 1928. After living in Alberta for a number of years, the family moved to Manitoba. Albert served with the Princess Patricia Light Infantry of the Canadian Armed Forces from 1944 to 1946. He then worked at Canada Packers where he met his wife Grace Plomp. Albert and Grace were married on April 23, 1949 and had a long and happy marriage. Most of his working years were spent as an owner/operator of Wagner Brothers' Service Station along with his brother Ron. He was a man of integrity and conducted his business transactions with his good word and a handshake. Albert was a loving husband, a wonderful father and grandfather and a loyal and trusted friend. He was a life long member of the Lutheran Church. Upon retirement he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at his farm in Libau as well as hunting and fishing with his long time friend, Don Marsch. The family wishes to extend sincerest thanks to Jack and Pat and all the staff at Kildonan Personal Care Home. Their loving care and kindness are very much appreciated. The funeral service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church at 211 Kimberley Ave. on Tuesday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. with viewing 1/2 hour prior to service. Pastor Bruce Gelhorn will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME 1897 Henderson - North of McIvor 338-0331

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 14, 2005