Nila Wagar

Nila J. Wagar, 82, formerly of Oostburg, peacefully went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility. Nila was born on October 4, 1929, in Trail City, SD, daughter of Edward and Esther (Collins) Flahaven. She graduated from Aberdeen Central High School in Aberdeen, SD. Nila married John Wagar on August 4, 1953 in Aberdeen, SD. Nila was employed with Bemis Manufacturing for 16 years until her retirement in 1992. Previously she worked at Musebeck Shoe Co. in Cedar Grove for two years. Nila was a member of Blessed Trinity Parish in Sheboygan Falls. She enjoyed cooking, baking, reading, traveling, card playing, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and Bemis friends. Nila is survived by three daughters, Jean (Tony) Heinen of Oostburg, Karen (Steve) Leynse of Oostburg and Terri (Perry) Dekker of Port Washington; two sons, Lyle (Linda) Wagar of Adell and Bill Wagar of West Allis; 10 grandchildren, Thomas, Megan, Patrick and Phillip Heinen, Colin, Ryan and Mallory Leynse, Matthew and Sam Dekker, and Bryan Wagar; four great grandchildren, Constance, Danielle, and Kathryn Richey, Owen Kawski; one brother Lyle (Kay) Flahaven of Cross Plains, TN; one sister-in-law, Betty Flahaven of Aberdeen, SD; and an aunt, Edith Burrell of Gettysburg, SD. Nila is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Nila was preceded in death by her son, Steven Wagar and three brothers, James (Ruth), Earl and Gerald Flahaven. A memorial service to celebrate Nila's life will be held at 3 pm on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the Wenig Funeral Home in Oostburg. Relatives and friends may call from 1-3 pm on Saturday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established in Nila's name for The Gathering Place and Rocky Knoll Health Care Center. For online condolences and additional information please visit www.wenigfuneralhome.com The Wagar family would like to extend their deep appreciation to the dedicated staff at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center for the exceptional care given to Nila and their family for the past four years. The staff of the Wenig Funeral Home of Oostburg (920-564-2771) is assisting the Wagar family.

Visitation

Saturday, November 12, 2011 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Wenig Funeral Home - Oostburg
108 Center Ave. Oostburg 53070, United States

Service

Saturday, November 12, 2011 3:00 PM
Wenig Funeral Home - Oostburg
108 Center Ave. Oostburg 53070, United States