Died Monday, April 07, 2025 at his home.
Douglas was born June 12, 1940 in Pender, Nebraska to Otto and Eloise 'Stewart' Wagner. He graduated from Thurston High School as Salutatorian. He then served in the United States Air Force, spending time in Berlin as a translator, before being discharged in 1962. Douglas received his Bachelor and Master Degrees from UNL then his Doctorate from Fordham University. He served the Omaha Tribe in the 1970's then worked for the Lancaster Drug Project in Lincoln. He also served as the director of the Equilibria Methadone Clinic and in the 90's served as the Director of the Nebraska Aids Project. Finally he spent time as a therapist, counselor and adjunct professor.
He is survived by his children Craig, Blake, Brian and Natalie; grandchildren Mason, Jackson, Zeke and Haven. He is also survived by his brother Rich and sister Nancy. Douglas was preceded in death by his parent, brother Jim and infant sister Karol Ann.
There will be a private family service.
online guestbook can be found at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences(5)
Mike & Paula Jeffrey
Williston, ND Monday, April 14, 2025 Craig and family:We are sorry for your loss. Sending prayers, hugs and love to you❤️
Mike & Paula Jeffrey
Williston, ND Sunday, April 13, 2025 Craig and family:We are sorry for your loss. Sending prayers, hugs and love to you❤️
Emily Justice
Omaha, NE Saturday, April 12, 2025 I’m sorry for your loss. I spent countless hours in the summer time at Doug’s house, as a neighbor kid. I’d walk his Siberian Husky, Tasha, and he’d thank me with Brach’s candy. I remember his life lessons while sitting together with Craig & Natalie, in the living room, fireside. After staying up late, hanging out with Natalie, I remember waking up at the crack of dawn with Doug exercising on his loud/windy Airdyne stat bike. He’d make comment about the importance of starting the day early, and exercise. Great memories of a great man!Bill and Vivian Brauner
Omaha, NE Wednesday, April 9, 2025 We were friends with Doug from Elmwood Tower, We are so sorry for your loss, he will be missed here at Elmwood Tower, after he was sick, we would pick up his Harvest Bread and a package of Oatmeal Cookies, he loved every Thursday, He was very active before his stroke and would jog around the Elmwood property, and we would watch him from our window up above, he did it every morning, no matter what the weather, he loved to tell us his story of his childhood and the many places he had been, It was a pleasure to know him, May he Rest In PeaceChad Justice
Omaha, NE Wednesday, April 9, 2025 My condolences to Craig and the rest of Doug’s family. I have many fond memories from his old house on Dorcas Circle. I remember him reading by the fireplace, burning trash. He was always a cool dad, riding his motorcycle everywhere. Loving thoughts to all of the Wagner’s.