Paul's Story

God spent decades on my dad. When asked why he needed Jesus, he simply responded that he was going the wrong way. God was patient with him. He was going after his soul and he was saved not by anything he said or did, but by grace, through faith in Jesus Christ. He died without any fear and is now standing in the presence of the one true God. We will all have to stand before God & give an account for our lives. Thanks to the victory of Jesus through the cross, my dad's sins were forgiven & I will see him again in paradise. Amen! In January 2011 Paul was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer. Unfortunately on 3/9/2011 an MRI scan showed that the tumor has spread to his brain and is at stage 4 which is incurable. Paul passed away on April 21, 2011. This blog was meant to keep people updated and informed. The family appreciates all the prayers and support.

Friday, April 22, 2011

Funeral Information


Paul Donald Wagoner, 59, of Shawnee, KS went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2011 in KC, MO after a short battle with cancer. Paul was born in 1951 in Omaha, NE to Robert and Helen Wagoner. On June 1, 1974 he married Karen Jean Nihsen in Council Bluff, IA and they later had three sons, Ryan, Mark, and Nick.

Paul was a successful wholesale pharmaceutical distribution manager with many distinctions and honors showing his work ethic and superior relationships to the people he worked beside. Paul will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and cherished friend. He touched the hearts of many and was a true blessing to all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Karen Wagoner, sons Ryan and wife Tabitha Wagoner; Mark Wagoner; Nick Wagoner, two grandchildren Abigail and Logan Wagoner all of Shawnee, KS; his father Robert Wagoner of Louisville, NE, brother Wayne and wife Elise of Ralston, NE, sister Mary and husband with husband Ed Icenogle of Denver, CO, mother-in-law Lavon Nihsen of Council Bluffs, IA and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Anna Wagoner and his father-in-law Kenneth Adolf Nihsen.

To celebrate Paul’s life, family and friends will hold a visitation at 10am and a memorial service at 11am on Monday, April 25, 2011 at the Mill Creek Community Church 7825 Gleason Road, Shawnee, KS 66227.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to help offset funeral costs.

Pam Laffler will be coordinating donations of meals/ requested items. Please call her at 913-244-9329

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  1. Praying for you all, what a blessing your family is- such a great legacy Paul has!

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