Wendy Michelle (Purdy) Wagner

Wendy Michelle Wagner, 47, of Palisade, passed peacefully with her family by her side, August 1, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth.  She was born July 21, 1972 in Aitkin to Mike and Carol (Hubbard) Purdy.  Everyone who knew Wendy saw she had a heart of gold! She was compassionate, kind, loving, caring, and always willing to help others. She always had time to listen, love, and give. Wendy was united in marriage to Wayne Wagner, Jr. on October 27th, 1990 at Hilltop Chapel, Palisade. Together they lived in the Aitkin area and raised 3 children. She was employed with the U.S. Postal Service. She enjoyed crafting, decorating for holidays, interior design, spending time with Wayne refurbishing furniture, gardening, painting, and wood burning and carving, but the times that she enjoyed most were spent with all of her grandchildren.  She loved her family very much, and she was an amazing mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.

She is survived by her husband Wayne,

Parents: Mike and Carol Purdy,

1 Son and daughter-in-law: Spencer (Chelsi) Wagner of Brainerd,

2 daughters and son-in-law: Rylee Wagner of Palisade,

and Lexi (Andrew) Nihill of Mandan, North Dakota.

Grandchildren: Braden, Tyce, Ezra, Caspian, and Lola Wagner, Charlotte Denofre;

and soon to be baby girl Nihill.
2 sisters and brothers-in-law: Chris (Dave) Neil of Princeton, and Jill (Steve) Janzen of Palisade.

Many other special relatives and friends.

A celebration of Wendy's life will be held 1 – 3pm - Saturday, August 10th, 2019 at the Waukenabo Community Center, Waukenabo Township, Palisade. Lunch will be served. 

Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Aitkin assisted Wendy’s family with arrangements.  www.srtfuneral.com

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