Mary K. Wagoner Kline, 97, of Rochester passed away at 9:35 AM Friday, May 4, 2018, at the Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester.
On April 2, 1921, in Sheldon, Wisconsin, Mary Katherine Johnson was born. She was a treasured daughter of John and Beatrice Beck Johnson. Weighing in at only 2 pounds and 8 ounces little Mary was brought home in a shoe box. As one of nine of the Johnson children she shared her childhood with four brothers and four sisters. Her family moved to the North Liberty area where they spent their formative years.
In Rochester on September 9, 1939, Mary married Robert Wilson Wagoner. Together they shared over 36 years of life's adventures. From their union came five wonderful children. Sadly he passed away on May 30, 1976.
With a strong work ethic, Mary embraced her life as a mother and wife on the farm. She and Bob annually planted a large garden. The bountiful harvest provided for winter's use of over 300 quarts of tomatoes, green beans, peaches, pears and cherries. She took meticulous care of their home orchard thru the season. Mary assisted with milking their herd of 15 cows by hand and was delighted with making home made butter. A summer favorite was hand-turned home made ice cream on Sundays. She also raised and sold chickens. Mary was accomplished with handiwork, knitting and crocheting gifts of warmth for her family.
The adventure of travel, making memories with Bob especially with their trip to Niagara Falls. Visits to Yellowstone, Pike's Peak and summer fishing trips to Minnesota were among Mary's favorite destinations. After the passing of her husband Robert Wagoner, Mary met and married Robert Kline. They enjoyed many years together and especially wintering near Bradenton, Florida for several seasons.
Left to cherish Mary's memory are a daughter, Connie S. Houser of North Manchester; three sons: Robert J. Wagoner, Richard G. Wagoner and wife Colleen, James D. Wagoner and wife Carolyn, all of Rochester; a daughter-in-law, Terri Wagoner; 9 grandchildren: Rachelle Sorg and husband Keith, Stacy Wagoner and wife Heather, Richard Wagoner and wife Shelly, Michael Houser, Jim Wagoner and wife Tara, Jami Johnson and husband Eric, Jeffrey Wagoner, Thomas Wagoner and Lucas Wagoner; 18 great-grandchildren: Payton Sorg, Leah Sorg, Hallie Sorg, Madison Sorg, Krysten Wagoner, Hannah Wagoner, Morganne Wagoner, Alivia Wagoner, twins; Evan and Eli Wagoner, Courtney Houser, Ethan Houser, Connor Wagoner, Carson Wagoner, Davis Wagoner, Cameron Johnson, Cade Johnson, and Shelby Wagoner.
Preceding Mary in death are her parents, John and Beatrice Johnson; husbands Robert W. Wagoner, Robert Kline; a son, Thomas J. Wagoner; one grandson, John Houser; a great-grandson Caleb Wagoner; four sisters; Daisy Doan, Marge Thomas, Mabel Haines, Jenny Bryan; the four Johnson brothers: Harry, Wayne, Worth and Lewis; a daughter-in-law Rose Wagoner; and son-in-law Gary Houser.
On April 2, 1921, in Sheldon, Wisconsin, Mary Katherine Johnson was born. She was a treasured daughter of John and Beatrice Beck Johnson. Weighing in at only 2 pounds and 8 ounces little Mary was brought home in a shoe box. As one of nine of the Johnson children she shared her childhood with four brothers and four sisters. Her family moved to the North Liberty area where they spent their formative years.
In Rochester on September 9, 1939, Mary married Robert Wilson Wagoner. Together they shared over 36 years of life's adventures. From their union came five wonderful children. Sadly he passed away on May 30, 1976.
With a strong work ethic, Mary embraced her life as a mother and wife on the farm. She and Bob annually planted a large garden. The bountiful harvest provided for winter's use of over 300 quarts of tomatoes, green beans, peaches, pears and cherries. She took meticulous care of their home orchard thru the season. Mary assisted with milking their herd of 15 cows by hand and was delighted with making home made butter. A summer favorite was hand-turned home made ice cream on Sundays. She also raised and sold chickens. Mary was accomplished with handiwork, knitting and crocheting gifts of warmth for her family.
The adventure of travel, making memories with Bob especially with their trip to Niagara Falls. Visits to Yellowstone, Pike's Peak and summer fishing trips to Minnesota were among Mary's favorite destinations. After the passing of her husband Robert Wagoner, Mary met and married Robert Kline. They enjoyed many years together and especially wintering near Bradenton, Florida for several seasons.
Left to cherish Mary's memory are a daughter, Connie S. Houser of North Manchester; three sons: Robert J. Wagoner, Richard G. Wagoner and wife Colleen, James D. Wagoner and wife Carolyn, all of Rochester; a daughter-in-law, Terri Wagoner; 9 grandchildren: Rachelle Sorg and husband Keith, Stacy Wagoner and wife Heather, Richard Wagoner and wife Shelly, Michael Houser, Jim Wagoner and wife Tara, Jami Johnson and husband Eric, Jeffrey Wagoner, Thomas Wagoner and Lucas Wagoner; 18 great-grandchildren: Payton Sorg, Leah Sorg, Hallie Sorg, Madison Sorg, Krysten Wagoner, Hannah Wagoner, Morganne Wagoner, Alivia Wagoner, twins; Evan and Eli Wagoner, Courtney Houser, Ethan Houser, Connor Wagoner, Carson Wagoner, Davis Wagoner, Cameron Johnson, Cade Johnson, and Shelby Wagoner.
Preceding Mary in death are her parents, John and Beatrice Johnson; husbands Robert W. Wagoner, Robert Kline; a son, Thomas J. Wagoner; one grandson, John Houser; a great-grandson Caleb Wagoner; four sisters; Daisy Doan, Marge Thomas, Mabel Haines, Jenny Bryan; the four Johnson brothers: Harry, Wayne, Worth and Lewis; a daughter-in-law Rose Wagoner; and son-in-law Gary Houser.
Mary K. Wagoner Kline, 97, of Rochester passed away at 9:35 AM Friday, May 4, 2018, at the Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester.
On April 2, 1921, in Sheldon, Wisconsin, Mary Katherine Johnson was born. She was a treasured daughter of John and Beatrice Beck Johnson. Weighing in at only 2 pounds and 8 ounces little Mary was brought home in a shoe box. As one of nine of the Johnson children she shared her childhood with four brothers and four sisters. Her family moved to the North Liberty area where they spent their formative years.
In Rochester on September 9, 1939, Mary married Robert Wilson Wagoner. Together they shared over 36 years of life's adventures. From their union came five wonderful children. Sadly he passed away on May 30, 1976.
With a strong work ethic, Mary embraced her life as a mother and wife on the farm. She and Bob annually planted a large garden. The bountiful harvest provided for winter's use of over 300 quarts of tomatoes, green beans, peaches, pears and cherries. She took meticulous care of their home orchard thru the season. Mary assisted with milking their herd of 15 cows by hand and was delighted with making home made butter. A summer favorite was hand-turned home made ice cream on Sundays. She also raised and sold chickens. Mary was accomplished with handiwork, knitting and crocheting gifts of warmth for her family.
The adventure of travel, making memories with Bob especially with their trip to Niagara Falls. Visits to Yellowstone, Pike's Peak and summer fishing trips to Minnesota were among Mary's favorite destinations. After the passing of her husband Robert Wagoner, Mary met and married Robert Kline. They enjoyed many years together and especially wintering near Bradenton, Florida for several seasons.
Left to cherish Mary's memory are a daughter, Connie S. Houser of North Manchester; three sons: Robert J. Wagoner, Richard G. Wagoner and wife Colleen, James D. Wagoner and wife Carolyn, all of Rochester; a daughter-in-law, Terri Wagoner; 9 grandchildren: Rachelle Sorg and husband Keith, Stacy Wagoner and wife Heather, Richard Wagoner and wife Shelly, Michael Houser, Jim Wagoner and wife Tara, Jami Johnson and husband Eric, Jeffrey Wagoner, Thomas Wagoner and Lucas Wagoner; 18 great-grandchildren: Payton Sorg, Leah Sorg, Hallie Sorg, Madison Sorg, Krysten Wagoner, Hannah Wagoner, Morganne Wagoner, Alivia Wagoner, twins; Evan and Eli Wagoner, Courtney Houser, Ethan Houser, Connor Wagoner, Carson Wagoner, Davis Wagoner, Cameron Johnson, Cade Johnson, and Shelby Wagoner.
Preceding Mary in death are her parents, John and Beatrice Johnson; husbands Robert W. Wagoner, Robert Kline; a son, Thomas J. Wagoner; one grandson, John Houser; a great-grandson Caleb Wagoner; four sisters; Daisy Doan, Marge Thomas, Mabel Haines, Jenny Bryan; the four Johnson brothers: Harry, Wayne, Worth and Lewis; a daughter-in-law Rose Wagoner; and son-in-law Gary Houser.
On April 2, 1921, in Sheldon, Wisconsin, Mary Katherine Johnson was born. She was a treasured daughter of John and Beatrice Beck Johnson. Weighing in at only 2 pounds and 8 ounces little Mary was brought home in a shoe box. As one of nine of the Johnson children she shared her childhood with four brothers and four sisters. Her family moved to the North Liberty area where they spent their formative years.
In Rochester on September 9, 1939, Mary married Robert Wilson Wagoner. Together they shared over 36 years of life's adventures. From their union came five wonderful children. Sadly he passed away on May 30, 1976.
With a strong work ethic, Mary embraced her life as a mother and wife on the farm. She and Bob annually planted a large garden. The bountiful harvest provided for winter's use of over 300 quarts of tomatoes, green beans, peaches, pears and cherries. She took meticulous care of their home orchard thru the season. Mary assisted with milking their herd of 15 cows by hand and was delighted with making home made butter. A summer favorite was hand-turned home made ice cream on Sundays. She also raised and sold chickens. Mary was accomplished with handiwork, knitting and crocheting gifts of warmth for her family.
The adventure of travel, making memories with Bob especially with their trip to Niagara Falls. Visits to Yellowstone, Pike's Peak and summer fishing trips to Minnesota were among Mary's favorite destinations. After the passing of her husband Robert Wagoner, Mary met and married Robert Kline. They enjoyed many years together and especially wintering near Bradenton, Florida for several seasons.
Left to cherish Mary's memory are a daughter, Connie S. Houser of North Manchester; three sons: Robert J. Wagoner, Richard G. Wagoner and wife Colleen, James D. Wagoner and wife Carolyn, all of Rochester; a daughter-in-law, Terri Wagoner; 9 grandchildren: Rachelle Sorg and husband Keith, Stacy Wagoner and wife Heather, Richard Wagoner and wife Shelly, Michael Houser, Jim Wagoner and wife Tara, Jami Johnson and husband Eric, Jeffrey Wagoner, Thomas Wagoner and Lucas Wagoner; 18 great-grandchildren: Payton Sorg, Leah Sorg, Hallie Sorg, Madison Sorg, Krysten Wagoner, Hannah Wagoner, Morganne Wagoner, Alivia Wagoner, twins; Evan and Eli Wagoner, Courtney Houser, Ethan Houser, Connor Wagoner, Carson Wagoner, Davis Wagoner, Cameron Johnson, Cade Johnson, and Shelby Wagoner.
Preceding Mary in death are her parents, John and Beatrice Johnson; husbands Robert W. Wagoner, Robert Kline; a son, Thomas J. Wagoner; one grandson, John Houser; a great-grandson Caleb Wagoner; four sisters; Daisy Doan, Marge Thomas, Mabel Haines, Jenny Bryan; the four Johnson brothers: Harry, Wayne, Worth and Lewis; a daughter-in-law Rose Wagoner; and son-in-law Gary Houser.
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