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Dolores Jean “Dee” Wagner
Dolores Jean “Dee” Wagner
Tiffin
On May 25, 2025, Dolores Jean “Dee” Wagner passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord. A devoted and loving mother, Dolores was cherished by her children: Lauren, Kyle, Wanda, George, and Joel.
Dolores dedicated much of her life to service, both in her community and at her church, Grace United Methodist Church and First Global Methodist Church, where she volunteered faithfully. She was employed throughout her life by Wick’s Lumber and the University of Iowa. She loved her to travel, play euchre, poppyseed kolaches & Zally soup (sauerkraut soup).
Funeral services will be held at 10 am Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the First Global Methodist Church in Tiffin, followed by burial at the Sulek Cemetery east of Shueyville. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm Friday at the church in Tiffin. Memorial donations can be made, in her memory, to the First Global Methodist Church in Tiffin. For a more complete obituary, to share a thought, memory or condolence please visit Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service website at www.gayandciha.com.
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