Obituary: Richard , Wagner, 88, of “F” Street in Groton

Information via Byles-Groton Memorial Home

Richard , Wagner, 88 , of “F” Street in Groton died Thursday evening at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital. He was born February 26, 1931 in Leominster, MA the son of George H. Wagner, Jr. and Elsie Bartlett. He was married to Dorothy R. Wagner who died in December 2014

Mr. Wagner had a long career in the United States Navy and served as a Chief Storekeeper (SS). He is a veteran of both Korean and Vietnam Wars.

He is a member of the Fleet Reserve Assoc. Branch 20, Groton and is a 66 year member of the Wilder Lodge A.F.&A.M. in Leominster, MA.

He is survived by 3 sons, Wayne D. Wagner of Groton, Alan R. Wagner of Waterford, and Karl R. Wagner of Marshfield, MO, and a daughter Sandra L. White of Mystic , 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Funeral service with full military honors will be held in the Spring at the Veterans National Cemetery, Bourne, MA. There are no calling hours. Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St., Groton, CT is assisting his family with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Fleet Reserve Assoc., Branch 20, 242 Thames St., Groton, CT 06340