Robert Wagner

Long time Estes Park resident and retired business man, Bob Wagner died at his home Tuesday March 22, 2016, just a day after his 92nd birthday. Robert E. Wagner was born March 21, 1924 in Gillette, WY. His parents were Philip and Lenore (Fox) Wagner. Bob joined the 7th US Army Division and played in the Army Band in New Orleans and on the east coast of the U.S. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from the University of Wyoming at Laramie and a Master’s degree in Music Education from the University of Oregon at Eugene. He taught music in various locations before moving to Estes Park in 1957. There, for 8 years he ran the Standard gas station where Tregent Park stands today. In 1967 he purchased the Ready Mix Cement Plant on Fish Creek Road and operated that until 1998. He was a member of American Legion Post 119 in Estes Park and a Charter member of Estes Park Lodge # 2617 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He continued to enjoy playing music in Estes Park, notably with Bob & Leona Moyers at the Black Canyon Inn. Bob was married to Shirley Wagner of Estes Park from 1955 until 1978. He is survived by 3 sons, Max (Karen) and Phil of Estes Park and Roger and his wife Malinda of Kingston, WA, a daughter Mary Harris of Poulsbo, WA, brother Jim and wife Helen of San Mateo, CA and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Bill and Don. A Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday April 2, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Mountains Church. Burial will take place at Estes Valley Memorial Gardens.