Joan Margaret Wagner, 92, of Hermantown, passed away on November 4, 2025. She was born April 29, 1933 to Harry and Catherine Angell.

As a young child she moved from Ashland, Wisconsin to Duluth and attended Duluth and Proctor schools. She spent her career as a telephone operator and later worked at the Proctor Bakery. She married Roger Wagner on March 22, 1952, and they spent 73 years together before his passing this summer. Joan enjoyed being a homemaker, raising their children, crocheting, sewing, and trips with her husband.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Roger, in July; sister, Joyce (Richard) Dodd of Duluth; and son-in-law, Dean of Duluth.

Joan is survived by her children, Cheryl (Dean) Bloomquist of Duluth, David (Shari) of Laurel, Maryland, Bruce (Shelley) of Menomonie, Wisconsin, Steven (Gloria) of Hermantown, and Lorie (Doug) Bauer of Brighton, Colorado; grandchildren, Sarah (Jason) Nickel of Andover, Minnesota, Katie (Jeremy) Lunke of Rosemount, Minnesota, Karl (Danielle Rhodes) Wagner of Duluth, and Hollie (Anthony) Nielsen of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; and 7 great grandchildren.

With deepest gratitude, the family thanks the Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living Staff and St Croix Hospice for their excellent care of Joan and their kindness and compassion to Joan and her family. Per Joan's wishes, no public services to be held.