Barbara A. Wagner

Barbara A. Wagner, age 73 of Highland, IL, died Friday, July 03, 2020, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, IL. She was born on Tuesday, July 09, 1946, in Highland, IL, the daughter of William and Estelle (nee Rutz) Bloemker. On Saturday, November 28, 1964, she married Ronald C. Wagner, at the E & R Church - Highland, IL, who survives. Born in Highland, IL. She grew up east of Highland and graduated from Highland High School in 1964. In addition to being a homemaker, mother and an amazing cook, she worked for Zobrist Bus Line for many years as a school bus driver. She went to work for Cooper B-Line in 1999 and eventually retired from there in 2016. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, family, friends and neighbors. She bowled many years in leagues at both Hi-Top Bowl and Poplar Junction. She enjoyed sitting outdoors with her friends, playing cards, camping and reading. She was a charter member of S.C.C.A. Barb never met a stranger. Her smile will be forever missed. Survivors include: Husband - Ronald C. Wagner, Highland, IL Son - David R. (Kathy) Wagner, Highland, IL Daughter - Angela A. (John) Masters, St. Louis, MO Daughter - Jennifer R. (Dustin) Thompson, McKinney, TX Grandchild - Sarah K. Wagner Grandchild - Miranda L. Wagner Grandchild - Joshua D. Wagner Grandchild - Samuel R. Masters Grandchild - Andrew P. Masters Grandchild - Ella R. Thompson Grandchild - Kaden J. Thompson Grandchild - Nolan W. Thompson Brother - Rick W. (Marilyn) Bloemker, Highland, IL Niece - Meredith R. Battle Nephew - Jay M. Bloemker She was preceded in death by: Father - William F. Bloemker - Died 6/14/1998 Mother - Estelle E. Bloemker (nee Rutz) - Died 6/19/2008 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Private Visitation and Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, July 08, 2020, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Although the service is private, all are welcome to join us at the Highland Cemetery. Please meet at the funeral home (southeast parking lot) at 2:30 for procession to the cemetery. We do ask that everyone respect social distancing guidelines. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. The Wagner family is planning a Celebration of Life at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library.

Barbara A. Wagner

July 9, 1946 - July 3, 2020