Memorial

Alberta Francis Wagner, 91, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri.

Alberta was born on October 10, 1925 to Vidal and Michaela Morales in Oelwein, IA, the youngest of 8 children.  She was united in marriage to Max Lavern Wagner on December 6, 1945, in Troy, Kansas.  Alberta worked as a test technician at Rockwell Collins for over 30 years before retiring.

Alberta is survived by her loving daughter Renee (Dave) Siders, Washington, MO; three wonderful grandsons: Jeffrey Siders, Cedar Falls, IA, Matthew (Kaye) Siders, Mt. Vernon, IA, and Daniel (Christine) Siders, Carmel, IN; and four great grandchildren: Max, Brady, Owen and Elizabeth.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Max, her parents, her 7 older siblings, and a grandson.

Alberta did beautiful hand needle work and was a member of Cedar Valley Chapter of Embroiderers Guild of America.  She also handmade infant hats for Mercy Hospital, enjoyed camping in the RV, taking her grandsons on many trips in the summer and was a long time member of St. Matthew’s Parish in Cedar Rapids.

Alberta spent her last year at the Arbors of Victorian Place Washington, MO where she had many close friends and enjoyed the field trips and music outings.

Celebration of Life Mass will be on Saturday, April 8th at 10AM at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids.  Visitation will be Friday, April 7th from 4-7PM with a vigil service at 4PM at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.  Burial will be following the mass at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The Arbors at Victorian Place 2701 Rabbit Trail Drive Washington, MO 63090 or to St. Matthews Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.