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WAGNER, Delbert. (Dubuque, IA, Sept. 15, 1912--Dubuque, IA, June 15, 1987). Wagner owned Wagner's Nursery for many years. He donated all the trees on the Main Street of Asbury and to the Asbury City Park where a pavilion was named in his honor. He also made contributions to the [[DUBUQUE ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDENS]]. | WAGNER, Delbert. (Dubuque, IA, Sept. 15, 1912--Dubuque, IA, June 15, 1987). Wagner owned Wagner's Nursery for many years. He donated all the trees on the Main Street of Asbury and to the Asbury City Park where a pavilion was named in his honor. He also made contributions to the [[DUBUQUE ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDENS]]. | ||
Wagner belonged to the Dubuque Conservation Society, Ducks Unlimited and the Iowa Nurseryman's Association. A | Wagner belonged to the Dubuque Conservation Society, Ducks Unlimited and the Iowa Nurseryman's Association. A blue spruce tree was planted on the grounds of the [[DENNIS KITCHEN FUNERAL HOME]] in his memory. (2) | ||
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WAGNER, Delbert. (Dubuque, IA, Sept. 15, 1912--Dubuque, IA, June 15, 1987). Wagner owned Wagner's Nursery for many years. He donated all the trees on the Main Street of Asbury and to the Asbury City Park where a pavilion was named in his honor. He also made contributions to the DUBUQUE ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDENS.
Wagner belonged to the Dubuque Conservation Society, Ducks Unlimited and the Iowa Nurseryman's Association. A blue spruce tree was planted on the grounds of the DENNIS KITCHEN FUNERAL HOME in his memory. (2)
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1. Obituary
2. Advertisement for the funeral home, Telegraph Herald, August 25, 1987, p. 8