Robert Wayne Wagner

October 6, 1953 - July 27, 2014

Bob was born in Greeley, CO, the son of Wally and Vera Wagner. He has one sister, Debbie Hackley of Idaho and one brother, Capt. Todd Wagner, U.S. Navy, currently stationed in Rota Spain. Bob and his family moved to Montrose, CO in 1960. He graduated from Montrose High School in 1971. He attended the University of Denver and graduated with a degree in finance in 1975. He attained his CPA license in 1983 and was the sole proprietor of the firm, Robert W. Wagner, CPA, in Grand Junction until his death.

Bob married Carol Jutten in Montrose in 1977, and they were blessed with two amazing daughters, Megan (Ryan) Farley of Montrose and Amanda (Nick) Mayle of Grand Junction. Two grandsons, Landon and Dylan Farley were Bob's pride and joy. All are survived by him.

Bob is remembered by his loving family and friends as someone always willing to help. Countless friends and family sought out his wise counsel and support. He was a true friend to so many.

Bob was the most precious husband, father and grandfather possible. His family was the most important thing in the world to him and we all knew how much he loved us. His family asks that you remember his giant marshmallow heart, kindness, honesty and integrity. He is loved by so many and so greatly missed.

Services will be held at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary on Friday August 1, at 10:00 a.m. Afterword, a brief graveside service will be held at Serenity Gardens at Grand View Cemetery in West Montrose at 1:30 p.m. Following, there will be a gathering at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Megan and Ryan Farley, at 58794 Mallard Lane, Spring Creek Mesa in Montrose, CO.

For those wishing to honor and remember Bob's giving spirit, his family asks that donations be made in his name to his favorite charitable organizations, the Local Salvation Army Food Bank to help feed kids; the House, a Grand Junction facility for homeless teens, or the Mesa Land Trust.

Published in The Daily Sentinel on July 30, 2014

Robert W. Wagner

Oct. 6, 1953 - July 27, 2014

Bob was born in Greeley, Colo., the son of Wally and Vera Wagner. He has one sister, Debbie Hackley of Idaho and one brother, Capt. Todd Wagner, U.S. Navy, currently stationed in Rota Spain. Bob and his family moved to Montrose, Colo. in 1960 where he began his lifetime connection to the Montrose Community. He graduated from Montrose High School in 1971. He attended the University of Denver and graduated with a degree in finance in 1975. He attained his CPA license in 1983 and was the sole proprietor of the firm, Robert W. Wagner, CPA, in Grand Junction until his death. Bob married Carol Jutten in Montrose in 1977 and they were blessed with two amazing daughters Megan (Ryan) Farley of Montrose and Amanda (Nick) Mayle of Grand Junction. Two grandsons, Landon and Dylan Farley were Bob’s pride and joy. All are survived by him. Bob is remembered by his loving family and friends as someone always willing to help. Countless friends and family sought out his wise counsel and support. Upon Bob’s death, his aunt commented, “How could this be? He was the strongest of us all, he was our rock of Gibraltar. ”Bob was the most precious husband, father and grandfather possible. His family was the most important thing in the world to him and we all knew how much he loved us. His family asks that you remember his giant marshmallow heart, kindness, honesty and integrity. He is loved by so many and so greatly missed. Services will be held at Callahan Edfast Mortuary, on Friday Aug. 1, at 10 a.m. Afterword, a brief graveside service will be held at Serenity Gardens at Grand View Cemetery in West Montrose at 1:30 p.m. Following there will be a gathering at the home of his daughter and son in law, Megan and Ryan Farley, at 58794 Mallard Lane, Spring Creek Mesa in Montrose, Colo. For those wishing to honor and remember Bob’s giving spirit, his family asks that donations be made in his name to his favorite charitable organizations, the Local Salvation Army Food Bank to help feed kids, the House, a Grand Junction facility for homeless teens, or the Mesa Land Trust

Published in the Montrose Daily Press on July 30, 2014