It is with heavy hearts that the family of “Roger” Harvey Roger Wagner age 83, of Amherst announce his passing on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Gables Lodge.
Born in River Hebert he was the son of the late Stanley and Florence (Rogers) Wagner. Roger was a proud veteran of the Korean War. He also served in Egypt, Congo and in Germany. He had a passion for the outdoors, spending time in his flower garden. He was very proud of graduating his college courses as Drug Addictions Counsellor, and always looked forward to his club, the VON Day Away Program. He loved to be with his dogs Keno and Jake, and wherever he was, the dogs were with him.
He will be sadly missed by his wife Pat (Michels) and her children John (Tabitha), Peter (Cassandra), and Anne (Philip) Black.
Roger was predeceased by his brother Sheldon and nieces Nancy and Janet.
A celebration of Roger’s life will be held Tuesday, May 30th between 1:00 and 3:00 pm at Campbell’s Funeral Home, 98 Church St. Amherst NS (902) 667-9906. Following the Celebration an interment will take place at the Head of the River, Hillside Cemetery, River Hebert.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the VON Day Away Program or to the L.A. Animal Shelter.
Condolences and sharing of memories may be made to the family via www.campbellsamherst.ca or by visiting the funeral home Facebook page.