Gary Wagamon

A memorial service for Gary A. Wagamon, 58 of Wellman,will be held Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 11:00AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. Visitation will be held from 9-11AM. The body has been cremated. A memorial fund has been established for Hospice of Washington County or the family's choice. Gary Wagamon died Sunday, June 3, 2012 at his home in Wellman following a battle with cancer.

Gary Allen Wagamon was born February 28, 1954 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, the son of Earl and Dolorosa "Doll" (Bohr) Wagamon. He graduated from Highland High School in 1972. On June 14, 1974 he was united in marriage to LuAnn Watkinson in Hills, Iowa. He was self employed as a carpenter and mechanic. Gary was a member of the National Rifle Association and enjoyed hunting, working on motors and watching NASCAR. He especially enjoyed the time he spent with his grandchildren and his beloved dog, Anna.

Survivors include his wife LuAnn of Wellman, two sons, Michael and wife Sarah Wagamon of West Liberty, Charles and wife Amy Albert of Oxford, five grandchildren, Cole Wagamon, Chuck, Lindsey, Blayke and Madyn Albert, four siblings, Sandy and husband Joe Joynt of Coralville, Randy and wife Deb Wagamon of Kalona, Cindy and husband Erv Swantz of Missouri, Tim and wife Yolonda Wagamon of Solon, and a sister in law, Wendy Northcutt of Cedar Rapids.  Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

Preceding Gary in death were his parents, one brother Terry Wagamon and a son, Chris Wagamon.