Mike Wagner

Mike Wagner, 79, of El Campo, passed away on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 after a series of health problems.

He was born Nov. 27, 1944 to Wilburn “Pete” and Cora Cornelson Wagner in Schulenburg. He was very proud of his German heritage and his years in Schulenburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his grandparents Emil and Julie Wagner and Bill and Tillie Cornelson. His oldest son, Sean Michael, also preceded Mike in death.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Dawn Laurel Halamicek Wagner and two children, Tricia Dawn Romero (Dr. Jason) and Jeffrey Ryan Wagner (Liz). Grandchildren are Lauren Grace, Graham Jude, Hudson Russell and Charlie Michael Romero; Jeff’s sons - Easton Howard Wagner and Ryan Michael Wagner; and Sean’s sons - Gates Michael and Trace Cyril Wagner.

Mike graduated from Schulenburg High in 1963 and from Sam Houston State University in 1967 with a degree in finance and accounting. He gained additional education from the Texas Tech School of Real Estate Appraisal and the SMU School of Banking. Mike worked for Fannin Bank Houston, Allstate, First National Bank of Lake Jackson, Commercial State Bank and retired from Whites’ Home & Auto Store.

Mike was active in the Lake Jackson Youth Baseball and the El Campo Youth Baseball group. He always considered his classmates from the Schulenburg High class of 1963 as the best friends he ever had. He also will be able to see his dogs now – Tuffy, Doc, Buster, Lady and later Daisey – where all good dogs go – to Heaven.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at Triska Funeral Home in El Campo. Memorial services will follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Rick DuBroc officiating. Condolences may be shared at www.triskafuneralhome.com.