Leslie L. Wagner, 88, Bennington, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at his home.  He was born June 5, 1933 in Bennington, the only child of Harry and Emma (Horn) Wagner.

Leslie was a 1951 graduate of Bennington High School.  He and Gloria Comfort were united in marriage on January 1, 1953.  Leslie was a longtime farmer and musician.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Gloria on December 27, 2020.

Survivors are his daughter, Connie (Don) Weiland; grandchildren, Jamie (Jeremy) Palenske and Jeff (Alicia) Weiland; great-grandchildren, Brayden and Brenna Palenske and Kinley and Krayson Weiland; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will be from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, October 14 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis – the family will not be present.  Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, October 15 at the Bennington Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Bennington Fire Department or Bennington E.M.S. and be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.