Obituary
Irvin Richard Wagner
Irvin Richard Wagner, 86, of Trempealeau passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Bluffview Memory Care in Holmen, WI. Irvin was born September 24, 1938 in La Crosse, to George and Olga Wagner. He attended Trempealeau High School and married Norma “Jeannie” Harris on April 8, 1955. Irvin and “Jeannie” lived their entire lives in the Trempealeau Area.
In his younger days Irvin enjoyed time hunting, fishing, playing baseball, softball, and Euchre. Annual deer hunting adventures and fishing trips to Canada were always special and provided many memories and stories. He also loved visits with his brothers and sisters and their families, and after retirement weekly get-togethers with the Harris sisters and their husbands. He also enjoyed and took great pride in attending his grandchildren and great grandchildren’s events.
Irvin was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Norma; his parents, George and Olga Wagner; his granddaughter, Korene Wagner; eight brothers: Lloyd, Leonard, Lawrence, Harry, Bill, Emil, Ernie and Melvin. He was also preceded in death by four sisters: Edna Schubert, Irene Schuh, Hazel Auseth, Elaine Haines; two sisters-in-law: Winnie Grover, Betty Engelien; five brothers-in-law: Les Grover, Carroll Sacia, Cletus
Casey, Arild Engelien and Wendell Hilton.
Irvin is survived by his three sons: Jeff (Beth), Waterville MN, Don (Marla), Holmen, and Mark (Nancy), Galesville; three sisters-in-law: Wanda Sacia, Galesville, Lois Casey, Ettrick, and Peg Hilton, Centerville.
He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Corey (Tara) Nusbaum, Le Center, MN, Heather (Paul) Eidenschink Plainview, MN, Cody Wagner (Abbie), La Crosse, WI, Kayla Wagner, Burnsville, MN, Timothy Wagner, Menomonie, WI, Nicholas Wagner, Onalaska, WI and Alexis Wagner, Galesville, WI. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren: Grady, Gabby, Ellie, Grace, Noah, Hadlie, Teague, Raine and many other family and friends.
There will be a visitation and funeral service at the Centerville Curling Club on Tuesday, June 17th. The visitation is from 9am-11am, with the funeral service at 11am. Centerville Curling Club/Town of Trempealeau Town Hall W24854 State Road 54 Galesville WI. There will be a luncheon immediately following the service. There will also be a graveside service immediately following the funeral service. Coulee Region
Cremation Group is assisting the family.
Condolences may be made to the family by visiting CouleeCremation.com.
So sorry to heaŕ of Irv’s passing. As one of the many Wagner cousins, I will surely miss him. My memories are unfortunately limited, undoubtedly because of the many miles between us, but none the less they are extreemly cherished. We did get to go deer hunting with him one time as kids. Visited him/them with Dad (Bill) several times. Saw him a number of times when he came to our “neck of the woods”. But my best memory is of going to Irv & Jeanie’s to help groom the gravel driveway after a “gully washer” rain. My sons Zac & Brodryc went along to help trim trees etc. while I did the easy part (drive the tractor). Jeanie had to have me help “reel him in” as he wanted to be involved hands-on throughout the process (not a good thing for his health). This whole thing was intended to just help them out. But of coarse he HAD to pay the boys, and add fuel to the tank for me! What a guy! I said so many times that it’s a shame we were so far apart logistically, because hindered our ability to know him more intimately. REST IN PEACE IRV. YOU ARE MISSED…..Dick
My sincere condolences go out to Don & Marla and the Wagner family. 💞🙏
So very sorry for your loss. It is never easy losing a loved one, even when sometimes it is a blessing. Our sympathies, hugs, prayers, and love go out to all of you 💔🙏
Don and Marla, My heart goes out to you and your family. Loosing a parent is one of life’s most difficult times. Hugs to you.
❤️🤗❤️