Ezra H. Wagner

Ezra H. Wagner, born March 9, 1930, the last of 14 brothers and sisters, died July 12, 2010, from natural causes at his home. He was 80 years old.

He is survived by his wife Angel; two sons, Jesse and Arnie; and six grandchildren, Nick, Stephanie, Johnathan, Jessica, Arielle and Miranda.

Ezra was born during the Great Depression. He started with the Great Northern Railroad when he was 17 years old and stayed with the company until his retirement 43 years later in 1990.

He served with the Army during the Korean War.

Everyone who knew Ezzie "Tater," as he was affectionately called, loved and res...