Daniel Paul Wageman

Daniel Paul Wageman, 84, of Stacyville died August 10, 2023 at Mayo Clinic in Austin, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, Iowa with Father Raymond Burkle officiating. A visitation will be Sunday from 3:30 until 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary taking place at 3:30, visitation will continue Monday 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Visitation Cemetery. Dan was born in Stacyville, Iowa on August 5, 1939 to Roy and Dorothy (Brown) Wageman. One of eleven children, he often worked in the family grocery store alongside his siblings. He attended Visitation School in Stacyville, and shortly after, joined the Army and was stationed in Germany. Dan also served for many years in the Army National Guard, rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant. He worked for many years at Oliver/White Farm Equipment in Charles City and Hormel in Austin, Minnesota. He particularly enjoyed working at Oliver/White with the many friends and colleagues that he got to know over the years. Dan married Suzann Koenigs, the love of his life on April 18, 1964. They had five children who they raised first in town, then on an acreage near Meyer that became a beloved place to Dan, Sue, their kids, nieces and nephews, and grandchildren. The “Milk Route” was a big part of Dan’s life for many years, delivering milk door to door in Stacyville and the surrounding areas. It was a cherished treat for both him and the kids on Saturday mornings, and typically included an extended stop at Grandma and Grandpa Wageman’s for coffee, orange juice and ginger snaps. Driving the milk truck for the first time was considered a rite of passage for his children and many of his nieces and nephews. Dan is remembered for his beautiful voice, singing to his family and in church, and also a lector at Mass. Dan was active in the American Legion Post #569, Knights of Columbus, and the Visitation Church – Catholic Order of Foresters. He loved playing golf, puzzles, and time spent with family. Dan is survived by his: wife, Suzann; children, Barb (Jim) Lawler of Chatfield, Minnesota, John (Gayle) Wageman of Ankeny, Iowa, Paul (Lisa) Wageman of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Ray (Becky) Wageman of Chesterfield, Virginia, Brad (Terry) Wageman of Seattle, Washington; grandchildren, Audrey (Alex), Becca (Derek), Emma (Levi), Maddie, Luke, Ashley (Tyler), Brock (Clare), Hanna, Payton (Joey), Paige, Ben (Ellen), Andrea, Sam (Alyson), Tim (Emily), Natalie (Zack), Gabe and Sam; great-grandchildren, Aliya, Chester and Amelia; siblings, Bob (Nita) Wageman, Jim (Terry) Wageman, Mike (Jill) Wageman, Mary (Stan) Jurkowski, Kathy Valppu, Susan (Dick) Schrandt, Tim (Becky) Wageman, Tom (Jane) Wageman, Joan (Jim) Thompson; sister-in-law, Susan Wageman; many nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his: parents; brother, Gary; brother-in-law, Seppo Valppu; special nephews, Matthew Wageman, Bill Koenigs and Mike Koenigs. In lieu of flowers please direct your memorials to Stacyville American Legion Post 569.