Carol A. Wagner, 85, formerly of Atchison, Kansas died Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Hillside Village in DeSoto, Kansas.

For the safety and health of others during this time, a private Mass of Christian burial will be held. A register book will be available at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Atchison County Historical Society and may be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.arensbergpruett.com.

Carol was born October 6, 1934 in Atchison, Kansas the daughter of Jacob and Mary (Garrett) Anslinger.  She attended Atchison Public Schools and graduated from Atchison High School.  

She and Charles R. Wagner were united in marriage on February 17, 1955 at St. Benedict’s Church in Atchison.

Carol served as a secretary and receptionist for Atchison Presbyterian Church, Mall Towers at Atchison Housing Authority and Heartland Dental Office until her retirement.

She was an acitve member of St. Benedict Parish; a member of PEO Chapter FT and volunteered for the former Atchison Shepherds Center and with her husband staffed the Amelia Earhart Festival information booth.  She enjoyed quilting, reading and tending to her flower garden.

Survivors include her husband, Charles R. “Charlie” Wagner, Atchison, KS; three daughters, Jennifer (Kevin) Gigstad, Nortonville, KS; Stephanie (Tom) Nichols, Shawnee, KS; Angela (Russ) Seybert, Atchison, KS; three sons, Gregory (Robyn) Wagner, Cummings, KS; Richard (Kathy) Wagner, LaMars, IA; Jeffrey (Bev) Wagner, Atchison, KS; a sister, Jan Rusher, Bixby, OK; seventeen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
 
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Kathryn Wagner.