David A. Wagner

David A. Wagner, age 67, passed away on October 23, 2025 after a ten-month battle with brain cancer (glioblastoma). He grew up in Connersville, Indiana and attended Purdue University where he received a degree in forestry. He later received a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Utah where he worked as an engineer for more than 35 years.

He loved his family and always had time for those about whom he cared most. His love for nature was evident in his early work with the Division of Natural Resources and countless hours outdoors. His innate ability to help others allowed him to volunteer for over three decades with the Boys and Girls Club, Scouts of America, and the Utah Food Bank. His son, Connor, still fulfills his route with the food bank. David will continue to help others after his passing via the University of Utah Gift to Life Program where he donated his brain for cancer research.

David is survived by his wife, Geni, two sons, David (Rachel) and Connor, and granddaughter in addition to siblings Barbara Williams, Susie (David) Douglass, Therese (Alan) Whitlock, Bernie (Darren) Goins, Mary (Jim) Hopkins, Joe Wagner, Mark Wagner, John (Laurie) Wagner, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and sisters-in-law. David is preceded in death by his father, Virgil, his mother, Geraldine, and his brother-in-law, John Williams.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Drs. Joel MacDonald, Leland Rogers, and James Shortridge and the incredible staff at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Huntsman at Home, and Jordan Valley Hospital and Rehab. Their professionalism and politeness made this journey more comfortable during these difficult times. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.