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Clara L. Longmire passed away peacefully on October 2, 2023, at the age of 96. Mom’s children were all with her offering their love, comfort and support at her bedside. Mom was born to Oscar and Ida Sturm on February 4, 1927, on the family farm North of Brockton, Montana. A few years later she was joined with two sisters and a brother.
Mom graduated from Froid High School in 1945, and met her first husband Mickey Wagner and they eventually married and to this union there were nine children born, they were later divorced. Later in life Mom met Gilbert Longmire Sr. and they were married on January 12,1990, in Helena. Gil passed away on May 14, 2011.
Mom worked various jobs, as many as three at a time to support and care for her children being a single mother for years. Eventually Mom went and received secretarial training and was hired by the State Dept. of Justice/Highway Patrol as secretary for Duane Tooley, Chief of the Drivers Services Bureau. Mom really enjoyed this position and retired in February 1990.
Mom’s greatest enjoyments were being with her family especially her grandchildren, (19) great grandchildren (43) and her great great-grandchildren, (29) but these Grands loved their GG more than anything and could always put a smile on her face when they showed up. GG would get so excited when a new Great grandchild was going to be born and would immediately run down to Joannes Fabrics and buy blanket and binding material to get a blanket made for that new baby!! And GG always made sure they received her special knitted stocking caps and slippers, her knitting was always special to whoever received her knitted gifts. We will all miss your slippers, caps, potholders/dish cloths Mom!
Clara was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Kathryn Mikkelson; Elsie Olson; brother James Sturm; her husband Gil; her daughter Shirley Grandlund; her son Roger Wagner; granddaughter Brenda L. Gloege-Schnittgen; great grandson Jessie Wagner; son-in-law Mel Briese; and her stepson Rick Longmire.
Clara is survived by five sons and two daughters; Sharon Meyer, Richard Wagner, Darrell (Kathy) Wagner; Jim Wagner; and Jerry Wagner all of Helena; Terry (Deb) Wagner of North Brockton, MT. and Debra Briese of Gallatin Gateway, MT, also survived by three stepchildren, Gilbert Longmire Jr; Patty (Doug) Donaldson, Donna (Gary) Schwarz.
Mom is also survived by a special niece and nephew, Trudy (Leonard) Nelson and Martin (Laurie) Olson. And her numerous Grand, Great and Great Great Grandchildren who will miss their GG so very much!! We Love You GG!!
The family would like to thank Renaissance Senior Care for their wonderful care of Mom while living there, we would also like to thank the medical staff on third floor of St. Peters Hospital for the exceptional care and compassion they had for our Mom in her last final days.
A Viewing will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 9, 2023 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N Montana Ave. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home with a reception to follow the service in the Social Hall of the funeral home. Burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Helena following the reception.
Service Schedule
Viewing
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday October 9, 2023
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday October 10, 2023
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the service
Tuesday October 10, 2023
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
After the reception
Tuesday October 10, 2023
Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery
7100 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Viewing
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday October 9, 2023
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday October 10, 2023
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the service
Tuesday October 10, 2023
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
After the reception
Tuesday October 10, 2023
Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery
7100 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Shauna Longmire says
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of my Wagner family. I am so sorry for the loss of Grandma Clara, but I am so glad that she has left here earthly illnesses behind. She is now happy and healthy and will be able to hug family members she lost. Watch out Uncle Roger!! I love Grandma Clara and so very thankful as she gave us Longmire’s an extra 20+ years with Grandpa Gil. R.I.P Grandma Clara. Until we see each other again.
Cj says
Shauna and mom, so sorry for ur loss! She looks like she was full of pep and energy! Cj
Nikki Cory says
Shauna
Very sorry for the loss of your grandma. My condolences to you and your family.
Nikki Cory
Vanessa Tolson says
Sharon and family, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dean and Doris says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wagner family. It always brings a smile when we think of her. Many memories. A strong and independent lady. Dean and Doris.
Darlyn Grainger says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Wagner families. We used to have so much fun growing up when the kids would come stay with their Grandpa Dick and Jim. And they would come visit at Mom and Dads. I cherish those memories growing up. You are all in my prayers.
Debb Kockler says
Sharon and Family, sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.