Robert V. Wager, 73, of Altamonte Springs, Fla., formerly of Omaha, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2014. A memorial service will be planned for a later date.

Robert V. Wager was born Aug. 5, 1940, in Arlington, to Vernon and Marian (Edwards) Wager.

He was a graduate of Arlington High School and attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, where he took engineering classes.

He enlisted in the Army National Guard and was in the officer candidate school.

He was employed at M.U.D. as an engineering technician and later as a buyer in the purchasing department.

He was a member of the Industrial Management Club, which became the Omaha Chapter of the International Management Council and served twice as president. He was a master mason of Shiloh Lodge 327, A.F. & A.M. of Omaha and a member of the American Legion Post 1 of Omaha.

He worked for Northwestern Bell, AT&T, and later retired from U.S. West Direct.

He is survived by his wife, Laureen; son Robert and wife Christine Wager; and granddaughter, Taylor, of Covington, La.

Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont is in charge of arrangements. www.mosermemorialchapels.com

Published in Omaha World-Herald on Feb. 1, 2014

Wager, Robert V.

Age 73 - Jan 27, 2014

Altamonte Springs, FL, formerly of Omaha, NE. He was born August 5, 1940 in Arlington, NE and was a graduate of Arlington High School. He attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and took engineering classes. He enlisted in the Army National Guard and was in the Officer Candidate School. He was employed at M.U.D. as an engineering technician and later as buyer in the purchasing dept. He was a member of the Industrial Management Club, which became the Omaha Chapter of the International Management Council and served twice as president. He was a Mason and involved with the American Legion Post #1 of Omaha. He worked for Northwestern Bell, AT & T and later retired from U.S. West Direct. Survived by wife, Laureen; son, Robert and wife, Christine Wager and granddaughter, Taylor. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com MOSER MEMORIAL CHAPEL 2170 North Somers, Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490

~~~ Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~