James F. (Jim) Wagner of Brookston, passed way Saturday, January 20, 2024 at his home. He
was born, September 11, 1936 to the late Fred J. and Rosina (Ruemler) Wagner on the family
farm. He was a 1954 graduate of Brookston High School. After graduation, he attended the
Purdue Ag Winter school.

On January 26, 1958, he married the love of his life, Doris Ann (Thomas). They have 4 children -
Denise (Bill, Sr.) Schroeder, Reynolds, David (Michelle), Monticello, Douglas (Michelle),
Brookston, and Darrin (Tina), Winamac.

In addition to a lifelong farmer, Jim worked for Richard Matteson, DVM at the Brookston for
many years as a Vet Tech; he sold O’s Gold seed for many years which allowed them to travel.
He was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church his entire life where he was a deacon,
trustee, cemetery sexton and Sunday School superintendent. Jim was on the board and
chairman for several years of the White County Co-op.

When they retired, he and Doris wintered in Moore Haven, FL for 14 years. During this time
they developed many friendships with people from all over the country. When they first started
going to Florida, Jim would spend a great deal of his time fixing and building things for people in
the park where they lived and fishing.

Jim enjoyed watching basketball and football, especially the Purdue Boilers! In the summer you
could find him in his yard and garden, where he moved his love of growing things after his
retirement from farming. He was truly a jack of all trades and could fix almost anything.

Jim is survived by his wife, Doris, of 66 years, 4 children, 12 grandchildren, and 24 great-
grandchildren and multiple nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and
siblings – William Wagner, Selma Strantz and Maxine Yoder.

Services will be held Saturday, January 27, 2024 at St. James Lutheran Church, 110 North
Kenton Street, Reynolds, IN. Visitation will be 9 – 11 a.m. with the funeral following at 11:00
a.m. Interment will follow at the St. James Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials can be given to St. James Lutheran Church. Envelopes will be available at the church.