Lt. Col. Richard D. Wagner, Ret., 92 of Bradenton. FL passed away Nov. 30, 2023. Beloved husband of Dottie S. Wagner.
Dick was born April 1, 1931, to Neva McMillen and Frances Anthony Wagner, Akron, OH. Moved to VA in 1933. Graduated 1949 from Falls Church HS. Went to Randolph Macon College on a football scholarship and was in ROTC. Joined the Marines in 1951. Graduated in 1953 and was a 2nd Lt. in the USMC. Served 7 active years and was in the Reserves until 60 years old. Flew in a Marine Air Squadron 1959 – 1976. Flew A4 aircraft - Weekend Warrior Squadron. Started Nationwide Insurance Agency in 1960. Retired from Nationwide and USMC in 1990.
Dedicated and loving Stepfather to Nancy Bailey (Dave); Doug Snead (Sue); Lee Snead (Bonnie) and devoted Grandfather to K.C. Gandee (Courtney), Scott, Carleigh and Randi Snead.
Dick loved piano, golf and his guitar. He loved life and lived it as a kind, giving, and soft-hearted man.
Dick was the best of the best. We honor his new pain free life with Jesus.
Contributions in lieu of flowers to Tunnel to Towers Foundation - Homeless Veteran Program, as he was a Veteran supporting all Vets.
Burial will be at Sarasota National Cemetery, 2PM Dec 14.
FUNERAL HOME
Toale Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory - Bradenton Chapel
912 53rd Ave W.
Bradenton, Florida
UPCOMING SERVICE
Service
Dec. 14, 2023
2:00 p.m.
Sarasota National Cemetery
