Robert "Bob" David Wagner

U.S. Army ret. 1st SGT Robert “Bob” David Wagner, 87, of Ft. Mitchell, AL, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017 at his home.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 am Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Vance Memorial Chapel, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Janet Krantz officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:00 am, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.

Mr. Wagner was born October 5, 1929 in Shamokin, PA, son of Robert Darwin Wagner and Catherine Andrews Wagner.  He retired from the United States Army as a 1st SGT with over 20 years of service.  He served in the U. S. Army as an enlisted soldier from 9 August 1948 to 1 March 1969.  All 20 years of service were in the infantry.  After basic training, he served in Japan, 14 months in the Korean War, with the 1st Calvary Division; two years as a tactical instructor, in charge of operating live firing ranges, close combat courses, infiltration courses, etc; served thirteen years of overseas duty including duties as a squad leader, platoon sergeant, section leader and action platoon leader.  He served eight years as an airborne instructor; one year in Vietnam with the 173rd Airborne Brigade; was a First Sergeant with the Airborne Dept, U. S. Army Infantry School, Ft. Benning GA upon retiring.

Mr. Wagner was also a member of Alexandria United Methodist Church and the NRA.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, baby boy Wagner and Mark Wagner; and a sister Peggy Wagner Sevast.

He is survived by his wife Anna Katherine Lessig Wagner of Ft. Mitchell; three daughters, Michaela Ann Wagner Clack and husband Stan of Box Springs, GA, Marsha Kay Wagner Sanders and husband Eddie of Cottonton, AL and Melinda Sue Wagner Barr and husband Jody of Ft. Mitchell, AL; one son, Michael Robert Wagner and wife Kaz of Oceanside, CA; eight grandchildren, Rio, Ruby, Rebecca, Jason, Tara, Laura, Steve and Raymond; great-grandchildren, Levi, Selah Jade, Milo, Luna, Luke, Ava Grace, Landon, Addison, Blake, Colton, and Annagail; as well as several other family members and caring friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Alexandria United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 147, Ft. Mitchell, AL 36856.

Online condolences can be made at www.vancememorialchapel.net.