Eloise Wagner

Eloise E. Wagner, 96, of Pender passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at the Pender Care Center.

Eloise E. Stewart was born on April 9, 1913, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Walter and Bertha (Davisson) Stewart. She married Otto Wagner on Jan. 20, 1937. To this union five children were born; Jim, Doug, Richard, Nancy and Karol Ann. Karol Ann died in infancy. Throughout her life, Eloise worked hard to make a home for her family. Well into her children’s adulthood she was urged to make or bake things for them. When all three of her sons were in the military, she mailed them Folger’s coffee cans full of the best oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies in the world. In the end, she left her family a heritage of values, an appreciation for hard work and many wonderful memories.

Survivors include: four children, Jim Wagner, Doug Wagner, Richard Wagner and Nancy Darnell; two brothers, two sisters, 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Otto; and an infant daughter, Karol Ann.

The funeral was Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at First United Methodist Church in Walthill with the Rev. Steve Breazier officiating. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery in Walthill.

Munderloh Funeral Home in Pender was in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may also be sent at www.munderlohfuneralhome.com.