Victor Wagner Obituary

Victor Wagner, age 89 of Circle, Montana passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at his home on the farm; where he was born, raised, and lived all his life. A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Circle Evangelical Church. Interment was held in the Riverview Cemetery in Circle. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive, Montana has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Victor was a kind and gentle man who was known as a son, brother, devoted husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, uncle, cousin, neighbor, and friend. Victor was born in the family home on September 25, 1935, to Gottlieb and Lydia Wagner. He attended country schools through 8th grade, which was somewhat common back then. Victor farmed and raised livestock his entire life.
Victor met his future wife, Jean Vaughan, and they were married on June 14, 1958, in Circle, Montana. They were blessed with five children: Nora, Bruce, Lois, Brian, and Amy. Victor missed Jean terribly during the 15 years since she passed and looked forward to joining her in heaven.
Throughout the years, Victor raised cattle, pigs, and chickens but his most enjoyment was farming. Years ago in his teen years, when breaking sod in the fall, when it was cold, Victor was on a tractor with no cab. Since the front tires of the tractor would follow the furrows, Victor would jump off the tractor and walk & jog alongside the tractor to stay warm. Victor enjoyed gardening, especially tomatoes which he liked fresh off the plant. He did woodworking, including making doll furniture such as small tables and chairs. Victor made kid size chairs for each grandchild. He also made a dollhouse for Jean because she enjoyed miniature furniture and playing with the grandchildren. Victor made wood cutting boards, which Jean finished by painting flowers on each board.
Jean's health did limit their traveling; however, they were able to drive down the West Coast, visited Tennessee, Missouri, Texas, and New York. They also enjoyed an Alaskan cruise. Victor went on a church mission trip to Bolivia in January 2005 to help a community build a church.
At 60 years old, Victor took flying lessons from a neighbor, and when he learned to take off and land, he decided he was satisfied and did not pursue flying any further.
Victor read a lot about conservation and new farming practices. He was awarded Conservationist of the Year in McCone County one year. He helped more than one young farmer get started in farming, in addition to his own two sons. Victor was a member of the Evangelical Church; Farm Bureau; McCone County 100 Club; and a board member of the McCone County Nursing Home and several other boards. Victor became an avid reader in his later years.
Victor is preceded in death by his parents, Gottlieb, and Lydia Wagner; wife Jean Wagner; son Brian; daughter Lois and granddaughter Judy. Victor is survived by his sister Violet; children: Nora (Gary) Muller and step-daughter Danielle & step-grandson Gavin; Bruce (Darci) Wagner and their children Anica, Jolene, Cassi, Kirsten; Brian's children Holly and Sam; Amy (Caleb) Mills and their children Caleb Ray, Megan, Morgan and great granddaughter Brinley, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials can be sent to the church of your choice for their benevolence fund.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com.