Don Wagerman passed away after a short illness on January 6. He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Mary Alice, in September of 2011.
The son of John Arthur and Maude C. Wagerman, Don was born in Beaver City, Nebraska August 30, 1918. As a young man, Don worked on the family farm and enjoyed playing football and was the drummer in the family band.
During the Dust Bowl and Great Depression, Don, his brother, Leon, and parents moved to Longmont, Colorado. It was in Colorado that Don met Mary Alice Kingery whom he married in October of 1937. Their son Dale was born in July of 1942 followed shortly by Dean in November of 1943. Later, Don and Mary Alice had a daughter, Cora Sue, born in 1948.
During World War II, Don worked in the Denver Arms Plant. He attempted to join the military several times but a physical condition prevented him from serving. Shortly after the birth of their second son, Don and Mary Alice decided to join family in California. In 1944 they drove a Model T Ford across the plains to Richmond, CA where they made their home. With his father and brother, Leon, Don leased two gas stations on San Pablo Ave. He also worked as a welder and overall mechanic, while studying at night for his Real Estate License.
Upon completion of his real estate license, Don obtained his first position as a salesman working for Reuben Janz, a broker. He was successful in Real Estate for the next 40 yrs. He and Mary Alice established an office of their own on 23rd St. in Richmond. They later contracted to have their own office built on MacDonald Avenue. Don served as President of the West Contra Costa Board of Realtors for ten years. He was a Title Company Manager for Security Pacific Title.
Always Interested in the city and its government, Don was appointed to the Richmond Planning Commission. In the '60s he was elected to the Richmond City Council. He served two terms as Mayor of Richmond in the 1960s. His interest continued and he ran for State Assembly in his district in West Contra Costa County. During his time in office as Mayor of Richmond he helped to establish the zoning and contracts for the Hilltop Mall and worked closely with the Port Authority of the City of Richmond to develop that entity.
Don participated in many service organizations; they include the Lions Club, Rotary, Moose, Elk, Eastern Star and various others. His membership in Harbor Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Masons existed fifty Years. He was very proud to be a 32nd Degree Scottish Right Mason.
The last twenty years, Don and Mary Alice made their home in Leisure Gardens and in Merrill Gardens, both in Vacaville CA. In retirement, he pursued his interest in playing the drums and took up gardening. He had many friends at Merrill/Emeritus Gardens in Vacaville. He also enjoyed visiting their second home in South Lake Tahoe.
Don is survived by his son Dale (Sarah) Wagerman of Granite Bay, CA; Dean (Mary Ann) Wagerman of Pleasanton, CA; and a daughter, Cora Sue (Steve) Gibbs, residing in Benicia, CA. In addition, he had six grandchildren: Darren of Sacramento; Kirk of Pleasanton; Jamie of San Rafael; Kristi of Fair Oaks, CA; and Adam of Vallejo CA. He is also survived by seven great grandchildren ranging in age from five to twelve years.
Services for Don W. Wagerman will be held at 11 a.m.on January 15 at Nadeau Family Funeral Home, 180 E. Monte Vista Ave., Vacaville, CA.
The son of John Arthur and Maude C. Wagerman, Don was born in Beaver City, Nebraska August 30, 1918. As a young man, Don worked on the family farm and enjoyed playing football and was the drummer in the family band.
During the Dust Bowl and Great Depression, Don, his brother, Leon, and parents moved to Longmont, Colorado. It was in Colorado that Don met Mary Alice Kingery whom he married in October of 1937. Their son Dale was born in July of 1942 followed shortly by Dean in November of 1943. Later, Don and Mary Alice had a daughter, Cora Sue, born in 1948.
During World War II, Don worked in the Denver Arms Plant. He attempted to join the military several times but a physical condition prevented him from serving. Shortly after the birth of their second son, Don and Mary Alice decided to join family in California. In 1944 they drove a Model T Ford across the plains to Richmond, CA where they made their home. With his father and brother, Leon, Don leased two gas stations on San Pablo Ave. He also worked as a welder and overall mechanic, while studying at night for his Real Estate License.
Upon completion of his real estate license, Don obtained his first position as a salesman working for Reuben Janz, a broker. He was successful in Real Estate for the next 40 yrs. He and Mary Alice established an office of their own on 23rd St. in Richmond. They later contracted to have their own office built on MacDonald Avenue. Don served as President of the West Contra Costa Board of Realtors for ten years. He was a Title Company Manager for Security Pacific Title.
Always Interested in the city and its government, Don was appointed to the Richmond Planning Commission. In the '60s he was elected to the Richmond City Council. He served two terms as Mayor of Richmond in the 1960s. His interest continued and he ran for State Assembly in his district in West Contra Costa County. During his time in office as Mayor of Richmond he helped to establish the zoning and contracts for the Hilltop Mall and worked closely with the Port Authority of the City of Richmond to develop that entity.
Don participated in many service organizations; they include the Lions Club, Rotary, Moose, Elk, Eastern Star and various others. His membership in Harbor Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Masons existed fifty Years. He was very proud to be a 32nd Degree Scottish Right Mason.
The last twenty years, Don and Mary Alice made their home in Leisure Gardens and in Merrill Gardens, both in Vacaville CA. In retirement, he pursued his interest in playing the drums and took up gardening. He had many friends at Merrill/Emeritus Gardens in Vacaville. He also enjoyed visiting their second home in South Lake Tahoe.
Don is survived by his son Dale (Sarah) Wagerman of Granite Bay, CA; Dean (Mary Ann) Wagerman of Pleasanton, CA; and a daughter, Cora Sue (Steve) Gibbs, residing in Benicia, CA. In addition, he had six grandchildren: Darren of Sacramento; Kirk of Pleasanton; Jamie of San Rafael; Kristi of Fair Oaks, CA; and Adam of Vallejo CA. He is also survived by seven great grandchildren ranging in age from five to twelve years.
Services for Don W. Wagerman will be held at 11 a.m.on January 15 at Nadeau Family Funeral Home, 180 E. Monte Vista Ave., Vacaville, CA.
Don Wagerman passed away after a short illness on January 6. He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Mary Alice, in September of 2011.
The son of John Arthur and Maude C. Wagerman, Don was born in Beaver City, Nebraska August 30, 1918. As a young man, Don worked on the family farm and enjoyed playing football and was the drummer in the family band.
During the Dust Bowl and Great Depression, Don, his brother, Leon, and parents moved to Longmont, Colorado. It was in Colorado that Don met Mary Alice Kingery whom he married in October of 1937. Their son Dale was born in July of 1942 followed shortly by Dean in November of 1943. Later, Don and Mary Alice had a daughter, Cora Sue, born in 1948.
During World War II, Don worked in the Denver Arms Plant. He attempted to join the military several times but a physical condition prevented him from serving. Shortly after the birth of their second son, Don and Mary Alice decided to join family in California. In 1944 they drove a Model T Ford across the plains to Richmond, CA where they made their home. With his father and brother, Leon, Don leased two gas stations on San Pablo Ave. He also worked as a welder and overall mechanic, while studying at night for his Real Estate License.
Upon completion of his real estate license, Don obtained his first position as a salesman working for Reuben Janz, a broker. He was successful in Real Estate for the next 40 yrs. He and Mary Alice established an office of their own on 23rd St. in Richmond. They later contracted to have their own office built on MacDonald Avenue. Don served as President of the West Contra Costa Board of Realtors for ten years. He was a Title Company Manager for Security Pacific Title.
Always Interested in the city and its government, Don was appointed to the Richmond Planning Commission. In the '60s he was elected to the Richmond City Council. He served two terms as Mayor of Richmond in the 1960s. His interest continued and he ran for State Assembly in his district in West Contra Costa County. During his time in office as Mayor of Richmond he helped to establish the zoning and contracts for the Hilltop Mall and worked closely with the Port Authority of the City of Richmond to develop that entity.
Don participated in many service organizations; they include the Lions Club, Rotary, Moose, Elk, Eastern Star and various others. His membership in Harbor Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Masons existed fifty Years. He was very proud to be a 32nd Degree Scottish Right Mason.
The last twenty years, Don and Mary Alice made their home in Leisure Gardens and in Merrill Gardens, both in Vacaville CA. In retirement, he pursued his interest in playing the drums and took up gardening. He had many friends at Merrill/Emeritus Gardens in Vacaville. He also enjoyed visiting their second home in South Lake Tahoe.
Don is survived by his son Dale (Sarah) Wagerman of Granite Bay, CA; Dean (Mary Ann) Wagerman of Pleasanton, CA; and a daughter, Cora Sue (Steve) Gibbs, residing in Benicia, CA. In addition, he had six grandchildren: Darren of Sacramento; Kirk of Pleasanton; Jamie of San Rafael; Kristi of Fair Oaks, CA; and Adam of Vallejo CA. He is also survived by seven great grandchildren ranging in age from five to twelve years.
Services for Don W. Wagerman will be held at 11 a.m.on January 15 at Nadeau Family Funeral Home, 180 E. Monte Vista Ave., Vacaville, CA.
The son of John Arthur and Maude C. Wagerman, Don was born in Beaver City, Nebraska August 30, 1918. As a young man, Don worked on the family farm and enjoyed playing football and was the drummer in the family band.
During the Dust Bowl and Great Depression, Don, his brother, Leon, and parents moved to Longmont, Colorado. It was in Colorado that Don met Mary Alice Kingery whom he married in October of 1937. Their son Dale was born in July of 1942 followed shortly by Dean in November of 1943. Later, Don and Mary Alice had a daughter, Cora Sue, born in 1948.
During World War II, Don worked in the Denver Arms Plant. He attempted to join the military several times but a physical condition prevented him from serving. Shortly after the birth of their second son, Don and Mary Alice decided to join family in California. In 1944 they drove a Model T Ford across the plains to Richmond, CA where they made their home. With his father and brother, Leon, Don leased two gas stations on San Pablo Ave. He also worked as a welder and overall mechanic, while studying at night for his Real Estate License.
Upon completion of his real estate license, Don obtained his first position as a salesman working for Reuben Janz, a broker. He was successful in Real Estate for the next 40 yrs. He and Mary Alice established an office of their own on 23rd St. in Richmond. They later contracted to have their own office built on MacDonald Avenue. Don served as President of the West Contra Costa Board of Realtors for ten years. He was a Title Company Manager for Security Pacific Title.
Always Interested in the city and its government, Don was appointed to the Richmond Planning Commission. In the '60s he was elected to the Richmond City Council. He served two terms as Mayor of Richmond in the 1960s. His interest continued and he ran for State Assembly in his district in West Contra Costa County. During his time in office as Mayor of Richmond he helped to establish the zoning and contracts for the Hilltop Mall and worked closely with the Port Authority of the City of Richmond to develop that entity.
Don participated in many service organizations; they include the Lions Club, Rotary, Moose, Elk, Eastern Star and various others. His membership in Harbor Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Masons existed fifty Years. He was very proud to be a 32nd Degree Scottish Right Mason.
The last twenty years, Don and Mary Alice made their home in Leisure Gardens and in Merrill Gardens, both in Vacaville CA. In retirement, he pursued his interest in playing the drums and took up gardening. He had many friends at Merrill/Emeritus Gardens in Vacaville. He also enjoyed visiting their second home in South Lake Tahoe.
Don is survived by his son Dale (Sarah) Wagerman of Granite Bay, CA; Dean (Mary Ann) Wagerman of Pleasanton, CA; and a daughter, Cora Sue (Steve) Gibbs, residing in Benicia, CA. In addition, he had six grandchildren: Darren of Sacramento; Kirk of Pleasanton; Jamie of San Rafael; Kristi of Fair Oaks, CA; and Adam of Vallejo CA. He is also survived by seven great grandchildren ranging in age from five to twelve years.
Services for Don W. Wagerman will be held at 11 a.m.on January 15 at Nadeau Family Funeral Home, 180 E. Monte Vista Ave., Vacaville, CA.
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