Keith “Bob” James Wagner, of Hood River, Or. was born in Helena, Mt. July 24,1929, to Leona Gray. Bob passed away on Nov.17,2013 at the Veterans Home in The Dallas,Or.
where he had resided since Jan.2011.He was a Navy Veteran.Serving from 6/30/47 to 7/20/54. He grew up in Babb, Mt. with his adopted parents, Jack and Margaret (Gray )
Wagner, they preceded him in death, Jack in 1978 and Margaret in 1982. Bob attended High School in Browning, Mt. also Officers and Flight classes on the East coast.
From a little kid , Bob always wanted to fly.He built some wings, and tried to fly off their barn at Babb, and broke his arm, he was 8. But he did fulfill his dream, and became a great pilot. He married Mary “Billie” Adams at Babb. They had 4 children. Rickie (infant death ) Gail , Russ , Candy He moved his family to Hood River, where he stared his own Spray and Charter flying business, with Billie in the office and Russ one of his pilots .Bob was an avid musician , you name it, he could play it ,the guitar was his main instrument, but he could play them all. Bob loved trap shooting and was “good “ at it. In 1989 he and Joyce Gehrig were married , and were still together at his passing. As partners they built and ran a lodge for 15 years on his home place near Glacier Nat. Park. Course he built an airstrip and had a band.Retied in 2003 .He was preceded in death by a grandson, Brandon Wagner, granddaughter Lorraine Wagner children of Gail Wagner.Stepson Anthony Gehrig , step grandson Mario Lourenco ,who he taught to play Banjo ,son of Linda Adams, .Bob is survived by Joyce Wagner, Billie Wagner , children, Gail, Russ and wife Debbie, Candy, stepson Ronnie Adams .Grandsons, Ryan (Wagner) Inslee, Matt Wagner ,Casey Wagner and wife, sons of Russ, Dillon Wagner, son of Gail. Sister and Brother- in- law Carol and Oran Gorage of Oak Harbor WA.Step- daughters Linda Adams and Laura Miller, they played a big part in his life,as did all His Family. Former son-in-law Tim Chambers, Gerald Gray,last remaining cousin. Good Friends for many many years Al and Liz McCoy ,and his prized kitty Tuxeessee aka “Tuxie” Bobs Indian name was”NET-O-TAH-POO-)WKA “ means “WALKS ALONE “
He will now FLY with the Angels / No Wires. No services are scheduled at this time.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Please visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for family.