Mrs. Katherine Wagner of Medicine Hat, passed away surrounded by her family at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the age of 88 years. Katherine leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Wayne (Diane) Wagner and Stan Wagner; three daughters, Bev Wagner, Jackie (Rick) Seipp and Maxine (Alan) Ziebart; nine grandchildren, Troy (Aimee) Wagner, Matthew (Ashley) Wagner, Chantell (Chris) Lerner, Brad (Alison) Seipp, Lindsey (Brad) Schneider, Lucas (Kelsey) Wagner, Jessica Wagner, Kayla (Chris) Seipp and Christopher Wagner; nine great-grandchildren, Ava Wagner, Lexi Wagner, Reid Lerner, Jaelyn Schneider, Kael Lerner, Maci Schneider, Clara Seipp, Everly Wagner and Emmett Seipp; three sisters-in-law, Ester Wagner, Molly Wagner and Clara Crews; and one brother-in-law, Dan Wingenbach. Katherine was predeceased by her husband, Wendlin; one grandchild, Daximus Wagner; her parents, Nicholas and Molly Senger; two brothers, Tony Senger and Mike Senger; and three sisters, Annie Schmaltz, Irene Wason and Lena Stroh. Katherine was born on May 16, 1928 on the family farm near Mendham, Saskatchewan. After attending Normal School in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan she taught in two one room school houses (Dante School and Heg School). She spent the next ten years raising a family with her husband Wendlin on the family farm. In 1965 the family moved to Mendham and she resumed her teaching career until her retirement in 1987. In 1989 Katherine and Wendlin moved to Medicine Hat where she resided until the time of her passing. Throughout her life Katie had a strong faith in God and was very proud of recently receiving her 50 year CWL pin. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, watching sports, cooking and baking. Katie spent countless hours sharing her love with her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was known as the best cookie Grandma. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday from 6:00 until 9:00 pm. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Martin Moser, Celebrant. A private Interment will take place in the Roman Catholic Section at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Katherine’s memory may be made to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, 666 – 5 Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Katherine Wagner.

• Date : 2017-01-27

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