Staff Sgt. Gregory A. Wagner of Mitchell, S.D., 35, was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 147th Field Artillery, South Dakota Army National Guard, Yankton, S.D.; died of injuries sustained May 8 when an improvised fire projectile struck his Humvee during combat operation in Baghdad. He graduated from Hanson High School in 1989 where he played offensive line for the Beavers. He is the son of Velma and the late Charles Wagner, of Alexandria.
SSG Gregory Allen Wagner, age 35, of Mitchell, died May 8, 2006 in Baghdad, Iraq. A memorial service will be 11:00 AM Saturday May 20, 2006 at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Monday May 22, 2006 at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church in Alexandria, SD with burial and full military rites at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday May 21, 2006 at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church in Alexandria with a wake service beginning at 7:00 PM Sunday. Arrangements are under the direction of the Will Funeral Chapel of Mitchell, SD. Gregory Allen Wagner was born in Mitchell, SD, on November 26, 1970, to Charles Chuck and Velma Blondie Wagner. His four brothers and two sisters welcomed him and loved his warm smile. Greg loved his family. He was a devoted son, a fun-loving little brother, and an admired uncle. His foundation for living was his faith. As the years went by he was able to share that faith with many others. Greg spent his early childhood years involved in extracurricular activities before graduating from Hanson High School in 1989. Greg attended Mount Marty College and completed Bachelor of Science in Nursing in May, 1994. All of his life, he was especially fond of the sport of football. He spent many weekends watching his favorite teams, the Hanson Beavers, the Minnesota Vikings and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. His love of the outdoors culminated every October when friends and family met at the farm for the opening weekend of pheasant hunting. Greg entered the National Guard out of high school. He was proud to serve his country. The members of the National Guard became an extended family and he enjoyed the military discipline. Greg achieved the rank of staff sergeant and was very proud when he was promoted to the same rank as his father was. SSG Wagner was a key to the strength management of the A-Battery and had recruited his nephew, Ryan, who was very proud of his uncles service record. He was an active member of the American Legion and had carried on his late fathers duties of calling the roll during Memorial Day observances. SSG Wagner was called to active duty in support of OIF 05-07 on June 13, 2005. After three months of intensive training at Ft. Dix, SSG Wagner arrived in Iraq where he was assigned as a Tanker Chief with 3rd Platoon, 1st Squad. His medical and leadership skills were invaluable as he was tasked with training Iraqi Police and securing the safety of the Iraqi people. SSG Wagner lived the warrior ethos and was a top notch NCO who always placed his soldiers needs before his own. On May 8, 2006, SSG Wagner was tragically killed when his vehicle was struck by a massive Improvised Explosive Device while returning from an Iraqi police station. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star (Posthumously Awarded), the Purple Heart (Posthumously Awarded), the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal with Four Oak Leaf Clusters, the National Defense Service Medal with M Device, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the Non-Commissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon, the South Dakota Distinguished Service Medal with Four Oak Clusters, the Combat Action Badge (Posthumously Awarded), the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge, and the Driver and Mechanic Badge. Grateful for having shared his life are his mother Velma Blondie Wagner, Alexandria, SD; sister Joni Osnes (John) and their daughters Jennifer, Jessica, and Jacquelyn, Black Hawk, SD; brother Dan Wagner (Lynette) and their children Katey and Nick, Sioux Falls, SD; brother Lenny Wagner (Joni) and their children Nicole (John) Cates, Brent (fiance Angela) Wagner, Matthew, and Jenna, Pryor, OK; brother Steve (Donna) and their daughters Julie Ann, Amanda, Danielle, and Kristina, Sioux Falls, SD; brother Kenny (Deb) Wagner and their children Lacey and her daughter Jaycee, PFC Ryan, Ashley, and Trever, Mitchell, SD; and sister Carol (Scott) Campbell and their children Carli, Christopher and Emily, Watertown, SD. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles, on June 25, 2002. In lieu of flowers,memorials in the name of SSG Gregory Wagner may be directed to the Security State Bank in Alexandria.
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SSG Gregory Allen Wagner, age 35, of Mitchell, died May 8, 2006 in Baghdad, Iraq. A memorial service will be 11:00 AM Saturday May 20, 2006 at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Monday May 22, 2006 at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church in Alexandria, SD with burial and full military rites at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday May 21, 2006 at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church in Alexandria with a wake service beginning at 7:00 PM Sunday. Arrangements are under the direction of the Will Funeral Chapel of Mitchell, SD. Gregory Allen Wagner was born in Mitchell, SD, on November 26, 1970, to Charles Chuck and Velma Blondie Wagner. His four brothers and two sisters welcomed him and loved his warm smile. Greg loved his family. He was a devoted son, a fun-loving little brother, and an admired uncle. His foundation for living was his faith. As the years went by he was able to share that faith with many others. Greg spent his early childhood years involved in extracurricular activities before graduating from Hanson High School in 1989. Greg attended Mount Marty College and completed Bachelor of Science in Nursing in May, 1994. All of his life, he was especially fond of the sport of football. He spent many weekends watching his favorite teams, the Hanson Beavers, the Minnesota Vikings and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. His love of the outdoors culminated every October when friends and family met at the farm for the opening weekend of pheasant hunting. Greg entered the National Guard out of high school. He was proud to serve his country. The members of the National Guard became an extended family and he enjoyed the military discipline. Greg achieved the rank of staff sergeant and was very proud when he was promoted to the same rank as his father was. SSG Wagner was a key to the strength management of the A-Battery and had recruited his nephew, Ryan, who was very proud of his uncles service record. He was an active member of the American Legion and had carried on his late fathers duties of calling the roll during Memorial Day observances. SSG Wagner was called to active duty in support of OIF 05-07 on June 13, 2005. After three months of intensive training at Ft. Dix, SSG Wagner arrived in Iraq where he was assigned as a Tanker Chief with 3rd Platoon, 1st Squad. His medical and leadership skills were invaluable as he was tasked with training Iraqi Police and securing the safety of the Iraqi people. SSG Wagner lived the warrior ethos and was a top notch NCO who always placed his soldiers needs before his own. On May 8, 2006, SSG Wagner was tragically killed when his vehicle was struck by a massive Improvised Explosive Device while returning from an Iraqi police station. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star (Posthumously Awarded), the Purple Heart (Posthumously Awarded), the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal with Four Oak Leaf Clusters, the National Defense Service Medal with M Device, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the Non-Commissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon, the South Dakota Distinguished Service Medal with Four Oak Clusters, the Combat Action Badge (Posthumously Awarded), the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge, and the Driver and Mechanic Badge. Grateful for having shared his life are his mother Velma Blondie Wagner, Alexandria, SD; sister Joni Osnes (John) and their daughters Jennifer, Jessica, and Jacquelyn, Black Hawk, SD; brother Dan Wagner (Lynette) and their children Katey and Nick, Sioux Falls, SD; brother Lenny Wagner (Joni) and their children Nicole (John) Cates, Brent (fiance Angela) Wagner, Matthew, and Jenna, Pryor, OK; brother Steve (Donna) and their daughters Julie Ann, Amanda, Danielle, and Kristina, Sioux Falls, SD; brother Kenny (Deb) Wagner and their children Lacey and her daughter Jaycee, PFC Ryan, Ashley, and Trever, Mitchell, SD; and sister Carol (Scott) Campbell and their children Carli, Christopher and Emily, Watertown, SD. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles, on June 25, 2002. In lieu of flowers,memorials in the name of SSG Gregory Wagner may be directed to the Security State Bank in Alexandria.
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Staff Sgt. Gregory A. Wagner of Mitchell, S.D., 35, was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 147th Field Artillery, South Dakota Army National Guard, Yankton, S.D.; died of injuries sustained May 8 when an improvised fire projectile struck his Humvee during combat operation in Baghdad. He graduated from Hanson High School in 1989 where he played offensive line for the Beavers. He is the son of Velma and the late Charles Wagner, of Alexandria.
SSG Gregory Allen Wagner, age 35, of Mitchell, died May 8, 2006 in Baghdad, Iraq. A memorial service will be 11:00 AM Saturday May 20, 2006 at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Monday May 22, 2006 at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church in Alexandria, SD with burial and full military rites at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday May 21, 2006 at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church in Alexandria with a wake service beginning at 7:00 PM Sunday. Arrangements are under the direction of the Will Funeral Chapel of Mitchell, SD. Gregory Allen Wagner was born in Mitchell, SD, on November 26, 1970, to Charles Chuck and Velma Blondie Wagner. His four brothers and two sisters welcomed him and loved his warm smile. Greg loved his family. He was a devoted son, a fun-loving little brother, and an admired uncle. His foundation for living was his faith. As the years went by he was able to share that faith with many others. Greg spent his early childhood years involved in extracurricular activities before graduating from Hanson High School in 1989. Greg attended Mount Marty College and completed Bachelor of Science in Nursing in May, 1994. All of his life, he was especially fond of the sport of football. He spent many weekends watching his favorite teams, the Hanson Beavers, the Minnesota Vikings and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. His love of the outdoors culminated every October when friends and family met at the farm for the opening weekend of pheasant hunting. Greg entered the National Guard out of high school. He was proud to serve his country. The members of the National Guard became an extended family and he enjoyed the military discipline. Greg achieved the rank of staff sergeant and was very proud when he was promoted to the same rank as his father was. SSG Wagner was a key to the strength management of the A-Battery and had recruited his nephew, Ryan, who was very proud of his uncles service record. He was an active member of the American Legion and had carried on his late fathers duties of calling the roll during Memorial Day observances. SSG Wagner was called to active duty in support of OIF 05-07 on June 13, 2005. After three months of intensive training at Ft. Dix, SSG Wagner arrived in Iraq where he was assigned as a Tanker Chief with 3rd Platoon, 1st Squad. His medical and leadership skills were invaluable as he was tasked with training Iraqi Police and securing the safety of the Iraqi people. SSG Wagner lived the warrior ethos and was a top notch NCO who always placed his soldiers needs before his own. On May 8, 2006, SSG Wagner was tragically killed when his vehicle was struck by a massive Improvised Explosive Device while returning from an Iraqi police station. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star (Posthumously Awarded), the Purple Heart (Posthumously Awarded), the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal with Four Oak Leaf Clusters, the National Defense Service Medal with M Device, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the Non-Commissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon, the South Dakota Distinguished Service Medal with Four Oak Clusters, the Combat Action Badge (Posthumously Awarded), the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge, and the Driver and Mechanic Badge. Grateful for having shared his life are his mother Velma Blondie Wagner, Alexandria, SD; sister Joni Osnes (John) and their daughters Jennifer, Jessica, and Jacquelyn, Black Hawk, SD; brother Dan Wagner (Lynette) and their children Katey and Nick, Sioux Falls, SD; brother Lenny Wagner (Joni) and their children Nicole (John) Cates, Brent (fiance Angela) Wagner, Matthew, and Jenna, Pryor, OK; brother Steve (Donna) and their daughters Julie Ann, Amanda, Danielle, and Kristina, Sioux Falls, SD; brother Kenny (Deb) Wagner and their children Lacey and her daughter Jaycee, PFC Ryan, Ashley, and Trever, Mitchell, SD; and sister Carol (Scott) Campbell and their children Carli, Christopher and Emily, Watertown, SD. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles, on June 25, 2002. In lieu of flowers,memorials in the name of SSG Gregory Wagner may be directed to the Security State Bank in Alexandria.
Will Funeral Chapel, Mitchell, SD
SSG Gregory Allen Wagner, age 35, of Mitchell, died May 8, 2006 in Baghdad, Iraq. A memorial service will be 11:00 AM Saturday May 20, 2006 at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Monday May 22, 2006 at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church in Alexandria, SD with burial and full military rites at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday May 21, 2006 at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church in Alexandria with a wake service beginning at 7:00 PM Sunday. Arrangements are under the direction of the Will Funeral Chapel of Mitchell, SD. Gregory Allen Wagner was born in Mitchell, SD, on November 26, 1970, to Charles Chuck and Velma Blondie Wagner. His four brothers and two sisters welcomed him and loved his warm smile. Greg loved his family. He was a devoted son, a fun-loving little brother, and an admired uncle. His foundation for living was his faith. As the years went by he was able to share that faith with many others. Greg spent his early childhood years involved in extracurricular activities before graduating from Hanson High School in 1989. Greg attended Mount Marty College and completed Bachelor of Science in Nursing in May, 1994. All of his life, he was especially fond of the sport of football. He spent many weekends watching his favorite teams, the Hanson Beavers, the Minnesota Vikings and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. His love of the outdoors culminated every October when friends and family met at the farm for the opening weekend of pheasant hunting. Greg entered the National Guard out of high school. He was proud to serve his country. The members of the National Guard became an extended family and he enjoyed the military discipline. Greg achieved the rank of staff sergeant and was very proud when he was promoted to the same rank as his father was. SSG Wagner was a key to the strength management of the A-Battery and had recruited his nephew, Ryan, who was very proud of his uncles service record. He was an active member of the American Legion and had carried on his late fathers duties of calling the roll during Memorial Day observances. SSG Wagner was called to active duty in support of OIF 05-07 on June 13, 2005. After three months of intensive training at Ft. Dix, SSG Wagner arrived in Iraq where he was assigned as a Tanker Chief with 3rd Platoon, 1st Squad. His medical and leadership skills were invaluable as he was tasked with training Iraqi Police and securing the safety of the Iraqi people. SSG Wagner lived the warrior ethos and was a top notch NCO who always placed his soldiers needs before his own. On May 8, 2006, SSG Wagner was tragically killed when his vehicle was struck by a massive Improvised Explosive Device while returning from an Iraqi police station. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star (Posthumously Awarded), the Purple Heart (Posthumously Awarded), the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal with Four Oak Leaf Clusters, the National Defense Service Medal with M Device, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the Non-Commissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon, the South Dakota Distinguished Service Medal with Four Oak Clusters, the Combat Action Badge (Posthumously Awarded), the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge, and the Driver and Mechanic Badge. Grateful for having shared his life are his mother Velma Blondie Wagner, Alexandria, SD; sister Joni Osnes (John) and their daughters Jennifer, Jessica, and Jacquelyn, Black Hawk, SD; brother Dan Wagner (Lynette) and their children Katey and Nick, Sioux Falls, SD; brother Lenny Wagner (Joni) and their children Nicole (John) Cates, Brent (fiance Angela) Wagner, Matthew, and Jenna, Pryor, OK; brother Steve (Donna) and their daughters Julie Ann, Amanda, Danielle, and Kristina, Sioux Falls, SD; brother Kenny (Deb) Wagner and their children Lacey and her daughter Jaycee, PFC Ryan, Ashley, and Trever, Mitchell, SD; and sister Carol (Scott) Campbell and their children Carli, Christopher and Emily, Watertown, SD. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles, on June 25, 2002. In lieu of flowers,memorials in the name of SSG Gregory Wagner may be directed to the Security State Bank in Alexandria.
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