Diane Ruth (Cooper) Wagner

September 22, 1951 - November 22, 2025

Diane Wagner - 75 Milwaukee, WI passed away after a short battle with cancer.

Loving wife of the late Kenneth Wagner for 48 years. Daughter of the late Chester and Lucille (Totsch) Cooper and loving sister to the late Charlene Jacobson and sister in law Janet (Wagner) Applebee. Diane was a cherished wife, Aunt, friend, and caregiver and will be missed by all.

Diane is survived by special friend and coworker Bob Klusmann. brother in law Ron Applebee,

Nieces, Kim (Lawrence) Popp, Lisa Collar, Michelle (Mark Roberts) Applebee, and nephew Brandon (Renee) Applebee. Many great nieces and nephews, and other family members.

Special thanks to Tony for being her and Ken's handyman for over 20 years.

Diane spent many years enjoying the outdoors with her husband Ken, camping, fishing, and hunting in Wisconsin's northwoods, with their trusty companions by their side, Skipper, Coco, Duke, and Rusty. Diane loved and spoiled her dogs as they were her children.

In the early 1980's Diane earned her Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy and spent her whole career caring for those who needed the breath of life. She was a valued member of the Kindred Award winning Respiratory Dept.

Inurnment committal prayers on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12PM at the Arlington Park Cemetery Chapel (please meet at the Chapel).

Memorials to Wisconsin Humane Society in Diane's honor.