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Carolyn Wagner

April 20, 1943 — March 6, 2022

Columbus

Carolyn Wagner died Sunday March 6, 2022 at her home in Columbus.

Memorial Services are 10:30 am Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Peace Lutheran Church with Rev. Cory Burma officiating.  The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home.  Interment is in Roselawn Cemetery.

Carolyn Wagner was born April 20th, 1943 in Cedar Rapids, NE to Lawrence and Marie (Rutten) Haschke. She graduated from Cedar Rapids High School. On May 5th, 1962 she married Michael J. Langan and to this union a son Michael was born.

On February 14, 1997 Carolyn married Michael Edward Wagner, and recently celebrated their 25th anniversary.

Carolyn was a dedicated employee of Nebraska Public Power District for 35 years. She held many positions over the years working her way up to Executive Secretary.

Following her retirement Carolyn enjoyed traveling with Ed and seeing the country. She had several memorable anniversary trips to Cancun and many fun outings with the grandkids.

She was a hard worker. She had her Real Estate license for many years and owned Rental properties that she liked to work on. She did custom painting for family and friends and loved to take on new projects.

Carolyn was very fashionable and loved to shop. She loved plants and flowers, especially Daisies, Tulips and Calle Lilies. But most of all Carolyn looked forward to spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandsons, whom she dearly loved.

Carolyn is survived by
Husband Ed Wagner of Columbus
Son Mike (Kim) Langan of Columbus
Step Daughter Edie Wagner of Fremont
Step Daughter Erica (Scott) Rowe of Omaha
Grandchildren: Craig (Jeanne) Langan, Troy Langan, Colby Messerschmidt, Tyler Messerschmidt, Evan Rowe and Mia Rowe.
Great grandchildren: Mick and Knox Langan, Ayana and Masa Ohira
Sister Birdie (Ted) Nickolite

She is preceded in death by her parents.

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

5:00 - 7:00 pm

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McKown Funeral Home - Columbus

2922 13th Street, Columbus, NE 68601

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

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