Robert "Bob" Wagner passed away suddenly on Monday April 25, 2022. Bob was born in Chicago, Illinois to George and Betty (Gildykas) Wagner on October 1, 1952. He graduated from Salem Central High School in 1970. He went on to serve in the Army National Guard from 1972 to 1978. Bob worked for Chrysler for 30 years before retiring. He then worked for Gander Mountain in Kenosha as a gunsmith for 12 years.

Bob married Judy Butler on October 16, 1971. They were married for fifty loving years. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and newly minted great grandfather. He was avid Bears fan and loved when the family was able to be together (and give him a hard time about his die-hard devotion to his team!). Left behind to remember him fondly are his wife Judy, sons Steve (Julia) and Scott. Four adored grandchildren; Jake Wagner, Madison (Sean) Sweeney, Emily Wagner and Sydney Wagner, great grandson, whom he affectionately called Pumpkin head, Lucas Wagner.

He is further survived by sisters; Linda (Rick) Kluge and Sandi (Rick) Nichols and brother, Tim Wagner. Sister-in-law Joanne (George) Grady, Jan (Dennis) Elfering, Jill (Mike) Dunklau and brothers-in-law Jim (Debbie) Butler and Jeff (Debbie) Butler. Further survived by numerous nieces and nephews, former daughter-in-law, Stephanie Reesman, and numerous close friends whom he cared about deeply. Godchildren; Eric Ellsworth, Colleen Swanson, and Amanda Sillich. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, George and Betty Wagner and in-laws, Donald and Ella Mae Butler, brother John Wagner and sister-in-law Julie Butler.

In 2016, Bob and Judy fulfilled their dream of moving to Florida and living a life of leisure in the Florida sun. They have made many friends in their community and Judy has treasured the time she and Bob were able to share in their retirement.

The family would like to thank Dick and Lynette Ellsworth and the entire Lamplighter family for helping Judy get through this difficult time.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday July 23, 2022, at 12:00PM at St. John's Catholic Church 701 N Lake Ave. Twin Lakes, WI. Visitation will be held at church from 10:00AM until the time of the service. Inurnment in the St. John's Cemetery Columbarium will follow the mass. Online condolences Haaselockwoodfhs.com. The Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Home and Crematory of Twin Lakes, WI is assisting the family.