Kathryn Wagner

Dates

September 23, 1935 - March 11, 2025

Obituary

Kathryn Wagner, 89, of Alexandria, SD, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Diamond Care Center in Bridgewater, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM Monday, March 17, at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church in Alexandria. Burial will be at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Cemetery in Alexandria. Visitation will be Sunday from 3-5:00 PM at the Church with a 4:30 PM prayer service.

Kathryn “Kathy” Marie Wagner, daughter of George and Marguerite (Hanlon) McDowell was born on September 23, 1935. Kathy attended grade school then graduated from Rapid City High School. She then attended Presentation School of Nursing and graduated as an RN with the St. Joseph Unit in 1956.

Kathy was united in marriage to James A. Wagner on October 9, 1956, at St. Michaels Church in Hermosa, SD. They moved to a farm southeast of Alexandria where Kathy lived her entire life before moving into Diamond Care in December of 2024. She loved her chickens and her garden. Kathy worked 45 years at St. Joseph Hospital and later at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital as an RN on the Surgical Floor. She also did some private duty Nursing.

She was a long-time member of St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church and was on the funeral committee for many years. Kathy assisted with the Memorial Day program through the Legion Auxiliary placing flags on graves for numerous years.

Grateful for having shared her life are her four children, Julie Ruden (Lonnie Glanzer), Marge Wagner, Jack (Teresa) Wagner, and Kaye (Rick) Krietlow; grandchildren, Billy Venosdel, Mat (Paige) Venosdel, Lane (Annie) Ruden, Jase Kayser, Dennis, Tim, Riley, Dylan, Chantel, Bridget, and Cassie; great-grandchildren, Willa, Boone, Shawn, Blake, Cole, Ryker, Koby, Hayden, Gage, Damon, Mya, Charlie, Chesney, Wyatt, Layla, Samantha, and Rory; were all her pride and joy; along with many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James Wagner; son in-law, William Ruden; two brothers, William and Jack, and numerous brothers and sisters in-law.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Cemetery or Alexandria Fire Department.

In honor of Kathryn’s favorite holiday, St. Patrick's Day, the family would encourage everyone to wear green for the services.

Visitation(s)

Date
Sunday, March 16, 2025

Time
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location
4:30 PM Prayer Service

St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church
220 5th St
Alexandria, SD 57311

Service

Date
Monday, March 17, 2025

Time
10:30 AM

Location
St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church
220 5th St
Alexandria, SD 57311

Cemetery

St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Cemetery
Alexandria, SD

Posted by Roger Kowall on March 25, 2025

Sending condolences to Kathy's family. Always enjoyed visiting with her.

Posted by Bill and Linda Synhorst on March 16, 2025

So sorry for your loss. We will keep Kathy and the family in our prayers.

Posted by Karyl Mews and Ryan on March 16, 2025

May all your precious memories throughout the years bring you comfort and peace. I feel blessed to have known her and for time spent with her many moons ago. Big hugs🤗

Posted by Rosalie Weber on March 15, 2025

So sorry for your loss hugs sympathy prayers to all of you🙏🏻

Posted by Joni(Wagner) osnes on March 15, 2025

I will always remember Kathy’s beautiful smile. She loved the farm and farm life. I know you will miss her . God bless you and comfort you.

Posted by Jon, Kaye Smith on March 14, 2025

What a great lady, loved her friendly smile, RIP Kathy, 💗🙏

Posted by Lorna Sonne on March 14, 2025

Great lady! Always enjoyed our visits at County Fair service desk. RIP 🙏

Posted by Joyce Folsom on March 13, 2025

My sympathy to Kathy’s family

Posted by Sheryl (Tammen) McCormick on March 13, 2025

My deepest sympathy to Kathy's family. She was a special lady.

Posted by Richard and Janice Smith on March 13, 2025

So sorry for your loss,hugs and prayers for the family.

Posted by Berg Family on March 13, 2025

So sorry to hear of your loss. Doris Berg

Posted by Dave and Imy Snyder on March 13, 2025

Had many a good times with both Jim & Kathy. Your family has our sympathy.

Posted by John and Sandy Skinner on March 12, 2025

Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.

Posted by Joni Thome on March 12, 2025

So very sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.

Posted by Cindy Fuerst on March 12, 2025

My deepest sympathy to the family. She was such a sweet wonderful lady.She will be missed .

Posted by Deb Hohn on March 12, 2025

My sympathies to the families

Posted by Charolette Peterson on March 12, 2025

Sorry for the loss of your Mom! Sending prayers for her families 🙏

Posted by Chris Jones on March 12, 2025

To all of Kathy’s loved ones, I am sorry for your loss. Kathy and I worked together at the hospital. So many memories of Kathy and Jim. When I think of Kathy, I remember her warm smile, her chickens, and her scrumptious pies! God bless her!

Posted by Dave & Wagner on March 12, 2025

Vera and I would like to express our deepest sympathies to Kathy's family. We know Kathy was your "rock" and will be greatly missed by all of you. I had a special relationship with Kathy through my love for hunting. I loved to hunt pheasants and ducks and Kathy loved to eat them! When I was in high school, I would go duck hunting in the early morning and, if I shot some, I would drop them off at Kathy's before going to classes. In later years, Kathy's farmstead was the "hub" for the annual Wagner pheasant hunts. Every year, I made sure that Kathy got 2-3 birds personally cleaned by me as a thank you for all the birds she cleaned for me in my youth! Kathy was a wonderful lady and great friend to me...I will miss her dearly....

Posted by Deb & Dave Cottier on March 12, 2025

Kathryn, What a perfect day for you to be reunited with all your loved ones already in heaven! St. Patrick has watched over this family forever and there will be an awesome party in heaven this year. We are so happy you are reunited with Jim, your parents, Gracie and all the family that has gone before. We will miss you dearly.