Roger L. Wagner, age 74, of Menomonie, WI, passed away on December 16, 2024, at Glenhaven Nursing Home with Adoray Hospice.
Roger was born July 10, 1950, to parents Donald and Doris (Larsen) Wagner in Menomonie. He graduated from Menomonie High School in 1968. He was a gifted athlete and was admired as an outstanding football player. He also played basketball and excelled on the varsity baseball team for MHS.
On March 10, 1990, Roger married Rita Hansen in Menomonie and together they raised their two children.
Later in life, he developed a passion for playing golf. He also enjoyed fishing and his trips to Canada with his son. Roger looked forward to family camping trips, boating, and tubing with his children.
Roger is survived by his wife Rita; son Ryan (Karlie) Wagner; daughter Renee Wagner and two grandchildren Amelia and Liam Wagner (Menomonie). He is further survived by his brother Gary (Kathy) Wagner of Menomonie and many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents Donald and Doris Wagner.
A special thank you to the nurses and staff at Glenhaven for the care Roger received and Adoray Hospice for their service.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, WI, with Pastor Stephen Hilding officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Burial will be at Christ Lutheran/Halvorson Cemetery in Menomonie, WI, at a later date.