Charles R. Wagner
January 27, 1942 ~ March 5, 2025
Born in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Resided in:
Moorhead, Minnesota
Charles “Chuck” Richard Wagner, aged 83, passed away on March 5, 2025 at Eventide Nursing Home in Moorhead, MN.
Chuck was born to Theodore and Emma (Olson) Wagner in Fargo, ND on January 27, 1942. He grew up in Fargo and graduated from Central High School. He married Joanne Engstrom on November 18, 1961 and they made their home in Fargo, welcoming 3 sons and 1 daughter. They moved to Aurora, CO where they lived for over 20 years before returning home in 2018.
Chuck worked for much of his life in warehouse management, retiring from Rader Railcar while out in Colorado. Chuck enjoyed bowling, softball and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He could be found in the cheering section of many sporting events or more often, walking the sidelines and handing out sage advice.
Chuck was survived by his wife, Joanne, his children Kevin (Joyce) Wagner, Bradley (Patty) Wagner, Terry Wagner and Wendy (Shawn) Johnson, his sister Marge Ellis, as well as 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Emma Wagner, his mother and father in-law Gladys and Art Engstrom, as well as other loved ones and friends.
A private celebration of life will be planned at a future date.
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Joanne, I’m not sure if you will remember me, but we used to have lots of fun with you and Chuck when we went dancing with you guys and Steve and Marci when I was married to Gene and the guys all worked at Red Owl Warehouse. I also remember one time when we were at your house playing cards all night and our boys and your boys thought it was great fun to stay up all night until we finally went home about 4 a.m. Those were the good old days! My condolences to you and all your family.
As a youngster, growing up in the ridge. We played baseball in a vacant field next to the Wagner’s. I remember how Chuck would teach us about the game and pitched to us. It seemed we’d be out there for hours and he was always fun!!! Thank you Mr. Wagner for being there for us kids, I’ll never forget!!!
My condolences to you all.