Wagner, James R. Beloved husband, adoring father & grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 8, 2017. Preceded in death by his father, Richard Wagner. Survived by his loving wife of almost 47 years, Linda Wagner; daughters, Kristi (Bill) Steh, Pamela (Chris) Foster and Heather (Kevin) Ringersma; 5 grandchildren; mother, Evelyn (Wagner) Schwanz; brothers, Steven (Sandra) Wagner and Ronald (Kris) Wagner. Memorial service 11 AM Monday, August 14 at NORTH HEIGHTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1700 W. Hwy 96 Arden Hills (entrance B). Visitation at the church from 10 11 AM Monday. MUELLER-BIES 651-784-3390 muellerbies.com