September 23, 1922 - July 12, 2013
Arthur Walter Wagner passed away at his home in Taylor Mill, KY on Friday, July 12, 2013. Born September 23, 1922 in Dayton, KY, Art was a Navy Veteran of World War II where he served in both North Africa and Okinawa. After 29 years, he retired from Procter & Gamble in 1987. Art most loved his family of nine children and his loving wife of 67 years, Mary Jane (Baumann). In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters Regina Mary (Terry) Glaser, Jane Anne (Larry) Wiseman, Marian Rae (Rob) Gastrich, Rose Marie Price, Anne Mary Commerton, Mary Theresa (David) Scott and sons Arthur Raymond “Mike” (Pamela Boberg), Joseph David (Phyllis Spencer) and Michael Anthony “Tony” (Angela Holt) Wagner. Art is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. He was a member of both St. Bernard Church in Dayton, KY and St. Anthony Church in Taylor Mill, KY. Visitation will be held at St. Anthony Church, 485 Grand Ave, Taylor Mill, KY at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 15, 2013 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. The burial, with full Military Honors, will be at Floral Hills Cemetery, Taylor Mill. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 7388 Turfway Road, Suite 202, Florence, KY 41042. Online Condolences may be left at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com
Condolences
Thanks for letting me celebrate your father’s life.
We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. It is difficult to lose a parent, especially one as beloved as Art was. May all the wonderful memories of happy times together help in your grief at his passing.
Love, Deep and Sheila
To All Our Family…may we all be strengthened by the Grace of God to live the legacy Papa Bear left behind…the legacy that was so beautifully summed up in today’s eulogy. Daddy was such an inspiration to all of us and also to every person who was lucky enough to had met him.
We are truly… a very blessed family and should remember to be very thankful for that! .
Peace and Love to All,
Theresa
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Dad you will forever be in our hearts! You are the BEST role model anyone could ever had.. We love you and miss you so much..Mom is in good hands and we will take GREAT care of her..
Love forever!
Jane
Such a beautiful Legacy of Love this wonderful man has given our world! The Wagner Family is a Gift that continues to bless us all. May you find comfort in knowing that much of his gentle, strong spirit lives in each of you.
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the Wagner family.
To Reggie and all of the huge Wagner clan, our prayers go out to all of you. We wish we could be there to give you our hugs in person, but this will tell you that hugs are going throughout the internet.
I wanted to give you my deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. He was such a nice man. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Patty Clark