Faye Germaine Wagner
May 8, 1932 ~ November 10, 2013
Faye Germaine Wagner passed away on November 10, 2013 at Hiawatha Care Center. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2013, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, by Rev. Phillip Schmitt. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Burial: St. John's Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Faye was born on May 8, 1932, at a farm home near the town of Millville in Northeast Iowa. Her parents were John Edward Meyers and Grace Opal (Cole) Meyers. Her siblings include a brother, Clyde Meyers and a twin sister, Fern Bates. In her early years, Faye went to Hunter's Country School near the Turkey River. Her family moved to a farm near Edgewood, Iowa when Faye was eight years old. Faye attended a country school outside of Edgewood and went to Edgewood High School. Faye played softball on Edgewood Town Women's team. Faye was the pitcher and her twin sister, Fern, was the catcher. Later, Faye played softball in Cedar Rapids for Collins. Faye also enjoyed league bowling for many years. Faye was married on July 14, 1953, to Karl 'Rusty' Wagner at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Edgewood, Iowa. Together, Faye and Karl raised five children, John (Karen), Bill (Debbie), Karla (Gary), Gerard (Trudy) and Doug (Heather). Faye and Karl have ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Preceding Faye in death were one son (Klein Karl) who died shortly after his birth; her parents; her brother, Clyde; and her husband, Karl. In her lifetime, Faye worked at Collins, St. Luke's Hospital and Mount Mercy College, where she was especially proud of her many work study students. Faye's life centered on supporting her family and friends in any way she could. The Wagner family wishes to especially thank the staff at Promise House Assisted Living Center and the Hiawatha Care Center for their loving care. The family also thanks Dr. Mary Anne Nelson who lovingly cared for both Faye and her husband, Karl. Memorial gifts may be directed to Hiawatha Care Center or St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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Dear The Wagner Family,
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all of you. Faye was such a beautiful and caring soul who is going to be held in loving memory by all those who she touched. She gave so selflessly to many and will be dearly missed. I am so happy to know that she is now out of pain and with her loved ones in heaven. With love to all of you. Lindsay
May Aunt Faye rest in peace. Our sympathy to the family as you miss your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fay and my mother were musician widows and visited regularly on the phone at the end of the day. I am so sorry for your loss.
Doug, Heather & Wagner Family:
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. Family is the most important thing and the loss of one’s mother is significant.
Our prayer’s and thoughts go out to you.
Our sincerest sympathy to John, Karen, Zach, John Paul and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God Bless.
Very sorry for your loss. I’ll always have fond memories of growing up as great neighbors and friends.
John,Karen, Zach,Karla and all of the Wagner family, Sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother and grandmother. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you find comfort in memories and God’s love. Peace, Don & Sue Novak
John:
I was truly saddened to learn of your mother’s passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Tim Kennedy
I was one of her many work study students at Mount Mercy. I remember her smile and gentle humor. God’s blessing and comfort be with your family during this time of grief.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. God closed a door but memories will open windows.
I remember your mother from the Pediatrician’s office and also from the Care Center. May she rest in peace.
Dear Wagner Family,
May God give you strength during this difficult time. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
With Sympathy,
Luanne Schwach
We just want to let you know that we are praying and thinking of all your family at this time of loss. Losing a parent is a difficult time…they have always been there for you. But as our faith tells us, your mother is now at peace and in a place of peace. Let us know if we can be of any help.
Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Craig, Kim, Aliyah, and Meghan Burtis
Dear Bill and Family –
I am saddened to read of your mom’s passing. But I know that because of your faith in Jesus, you know that your mom is now with your dad, and those others who have gone before her, in the Nearer Presence of God. For that reason, I know you can be happy for her.
May Jesus’ love, and the happy memories you have of your mother, give you comfort and peace in the coming weeks.
God Bless you always!
Andy
Faye loved all her family very much and they loved her equally. She will be missed by many. We were glad we got to know her and family. She was a very special lady.
Remembering the Christmas morning breakfasts. The Christmas stockings filled with fruit, candy and nuts.
Faye’s pride in her Christmas village (so beautiful all lit up). My first taste of a chicken gizzard (yuk!) and her famous spaghetti and meatballs! My love to all of you!
Teresa
Heather & Doug, Prayers to you and your family in this time of loss. God bless you all and another angel got her wings
John, Karen & family,
May the love of God surround you during this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John, Karen & family,
May the love of God surround you during this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I was so sad to read her name and felt worse to realize you had already lost your Dad, my heart and prayers go out to all of you. Im this is late as I was having some bad days myself. Im living with Primary Progressive MS, thats why the bad days.
I have to be honest when I think back we had a lot of good laughs and fun times, thats what keeps me going and in time it will also help you.