Gerald Wagner

Gerald Wagner, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate his 90th birthday on Wednesday.

Cards may be sent to him at 2732 22nd Ave N., Fort Dodge, IA 50501.

His family includes Barbara Wagner, of Fort Dodge; Mike and Beth Wagner, of Nevada; Anne and Dave Dudycha, of College Station, Texas; Mary Wagner, of Houston, Texas; Joan Wallace, of Norwalk, Connecticut; and Patrick and Lori Wagner, of Phoenix, Arizona. His wife Martha and son Timothy are deceased. He has 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

He was born July 24, 1929, in Callender, Iowa. He is retired from Illinois Central Railroad. He is known in the area as “the music man” for his accordion and piano playing.