Obituaries

Robert Royal Wagner, 79, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home, Sunday, November 3, 2024. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 6, 1944, the son of Howard R. and Edith (Granger) Wagner and graduated from Waite High School in 1963. He met the love of his life, Dorothy A. (Bomer), and they were married in Toledo on June 13, 1964. He entered the U.S. Army and served for the next two years. Robert was a die maker for the former Doehler-Jarvis Company until his retirement. After retiring, Bob was employed as a security officer at Continental Security and Allied Universal at One Government Center, Toledo.

Robert was very a very active in several organizations within the Masonic Order, including Past Master of the Port Lawrence Lodge in 1978-79 & 1989-90, and secretary from 1991-2003, and secretary of Paragon Lodge 2003-2010, from which he received his 50-year pin. He was a member of Gertrude Chapter / Woodbine Chapter OES and Worthy Patron in 1988, 90, and 1994.

Robert will be remembered as the “gentle giant” for his great love for his family, positive attitude, warm smile. Everyone always loved “Bobby’s dimples” when he laughed! When asked how he felt, he replied “with my fingers.” He had a sweet tooth only satisfied with a dark chocolate Milky Way, chocolate covered cherries and Nutty Buddy bars. When he was thirsty, he washed it all down with a Power Aide Zero Fruit Punch!

He leaves behind, his wife of 60 years, Dottie, son, Darrel (Heather) Wagner, daughter, Sandra (Fred) Espinoza, grandsons, Brandon Schroeder-Wagner, Howard, Nathan and Ryan Wagner, brother, Rolland Wagner, sisters-in-law, Carol Kurfess and Kathy Bomer, special niece, Karen Truman, and constant K-9 companion, Minnie, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard & Edith Wagner, sisters, Sharon Truman & Beda Bevington, brothers, George & Edward “Buck” Wagner, father-in-law, Richard Bomer, Sr., mother-in-law, Margaret Collins, brother-in-law, Richard Bomer, Jr., and special brother-in-law, Dan Truman.

Visitation for Robert will be held from 2:00-8:00 PM, Friday, November 8, 2024, in the Walker Funeral Home, 3500 Navarre Ave., Oregon, Ohio, with Paragon Masonic Lodge services at 7:00 PM. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 9, 2024, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 1718 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee, Ohio 43537 or the Paragon Lodge, 24845 W. St. Rt. 51, Millbury, Ohio 43447. Online condolences may be shared at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.

Robert’s family would like to offer a special thank you to, Dr. William Schafer, MD, Dr. Manuel Bernardo, MD and Dr. Dean Bernardo, MD, along with Danielle, Lisa, Brittany, and Chris, from Heartland Hospice, and son-in-law, Fred, for their wonderful care and compassion.