January 8, 1916 – Monday, May 16, 2011
Service Information
St. Francis Catholic Church in Buffalo
Friday, May 20, 2011
11:00 A.M.
Visitation Information
Mary Lou Wagner, age 95, of Buffalo, MN. 1/8/1916 – 5/16/2011. Graduated from Shakopee High School and attended College of St. Benedict in St Joseph, MN. Mary Lou and Lee were married June 6, 1939. They owned and operated Wagner Drug Store from 1949 until their retirement. Her creative talents included gardening, knitting, crocheting afghans for her many children, grandchildren and friends, and designing and sewing clothing and costumes. Mary Lou was smart, funny and spirited until the day she died.
Preceded in death by her husband, Lee and infant son, Charles Timothy. Survived by Dr. Tom (Nancy) Wagner, Dr. Bill (Dr. Jean) Wagner, Judy (Tom) Bierman, Mary Lee (John) Sturner, Luanne (Roger Aronson) Wagner, Jo Wagner; 18 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Visitation Thursday 4-8 PM at Peterson Chapel, Buffalo, MN.
Funeral Mass Friday, May 20 at 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior to service at St. Francis Catholic Church, Buffalo, MN.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Wagner Memorial Fund, City of Buffalo Parks, 212 Central Ave, Buffalo, MN 55313.
The Peterson Chapel, Buffalo is proud to have served the family.
My sincere sympathies, Jo and Wagner family members. What a beautiful Mother you had. May your memories bring you comfort.
To Mary Lou’s family,
It’s hard to find words to express all that Mary Lou was. She dedicated her life to her family, friends, her faith and the community. We shared joy, laughter and even tears. She touched so many parts of my life. My memories of her are endless. She was truly a gift and blessing!
With heartfelt prayers,
Nancy Henson Schroeder
I will fondly remember working for “Lady Lou.” She called me her personal assistant and I called her my therapist. Twice a week for two years I went to help her, but I think she helped me more than I helped her. She genuinely cared about people and she was loved by many. I am so sorry for your loss…she will be missed. She told me she loved to dance and I think she’s doing the fox trot up in Heaven right now. With my sincere sympathy, Marlene