David Alan Wagner

David A. Wagner, age 72, of Appleton passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025 with his beloved family by his side at ThedaCare Medical Center.  Dave was born on March 27, 1952 in Appleton, son of Leroy and Katherine (Vandenbusch) Wagner.  He was employed by Miller Electric as an assembler for 35 years prior to his retirement. He attended all the work picnics and loved seeing all his old coworkers/friends every summer.  Dave was a longtime member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, his faith was strong and important to him.  He enjoyed live music, fishing, hunting, camping with his kids, harassing people in good fun, scooting around on his scooter, he loved making people laugh and being the best Papa to his grandchildren whom he adored.

He will be sadly missed by his children: Jason (Melissa) Wagner, Amanda (boyfriend Justin) Wagner, Jess (Mike) Novak; grandchildren: Deiondre, Cali, Keiara, Lennon, Livia; one great-grandchild on the way, Ah’Morah; his mother, Katherine Wagner; siblings: Ron Wagner, Lynn (Dave) DeWall, Dennis (Barb) Wagner, Becky (Frank) Vertz, Tammy (John) Elsesser, Larry (Cheryl) Wagner; his long-time best friend, Ralph (Helen) Nabbefeld; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Mass for David will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 11:30 A.M. at St. Pius X Catholic Church (500 W. Marquette Street, Appleton).  Friends and family will gather at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 A.M. until 11:15 A.M.  Entombment will be in Highland Memorial Park, Appleton.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in his name.

The family would like thank the ICU staff at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, especially his favorite nurse Jess, Tom the respiratory nurse and Dr. Fredrik Janssen, for their care, compassion, and for keeping dad comfortable through his brief illness.

We love and miss you so much dad. You are our hero, you never let your struggles get in the way of what you wanted to do and you were always the happiest person in the room. The best advice giver, you could pretty much fix anything and do anything but spell. You've been an inspiration to everyone who knew you. Thank you for always being there for us. You are going to be missed so hard.

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