Viola M. Wagener

Viola M. Wagener, widow of Henry, 81, of Lincoln, Nebraska, formerly of Overton, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at her home in Lincoln. She was born March 13, 1928, at Montgomery City, Missouri to Everett and Myrtle M. (Eaton) Frank. She married Henry Wagener on February 14, 1946, at St. Charles, Missouri. They traveled with the dam building crew through Iowa and Nebraska for three years. When the children came they settled in Missouri until 1955 and then moved to rural Dawson County, Nebraska, eventually settling in Overton. After the death of Henry, Viola moved to Lincoln, Nebraska to live with her daughter, Carol. She loved her flower gardens, painting, cooking and collecting, but, mostly she loved her family. She was active in garden clubs, grand generation centers and the Overton Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Bobbie Lee, Eugene and Marvin, and her beloved husband of 60 years. She is survived by son; Phillip Wagener and daughters; Linda (Richard) Thornton and Carol Wagener One sister: Elsie (Al) Lott and two brothers, Carl Frank and Joe Frank Six grandchildren: Curt (Cassie) Wagener, Brad (Chrissy) Wagener, Jeremy (Tana) Wagener, Ryan (Christina) Wagener, Zach Wagener and Kelsi Wagener, 8 great-grandchildren and many friends and distant relatives. Funeral Services will be Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Christian Church in Overton, Nebraska with Pastor Dean Pofahl officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, July 24, 2009, from 4-7 p.m. at the Overton Funeral Home in Overton, Nebraska. Burial will be in the Overton Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Overton Rescue Unit. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home of Lexington and Overton are in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.