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Richard Wagner Obituary

Richard Edward Wagner Richard (Dick) Edward Wagner passed away on June 12, 2012. He was born March 17, 1926 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to John and Laura Ray Wagner. Richard served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Later he graduated from the University of Scranton. He retired from Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. after a 35 year career. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Ruth; and his sons Richard J and his children, Christopher and Haleigh of Austin; David and his wife Isabel, their children Laura and Alex of Colorado. The family will receive visitors Saturday, June 16, 2012, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Cook-Walden Chapel of the Hills located at 9700 Anderson Mill Road, Austin. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78759. To share in memories of Richard please visit our website at www.cookwaldenchapelofthehills. com.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Jun. 14, 2012.

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Erika Draeger

June 17, 2012

Mr. Wagner was the nicest neighbor anyone could ask for. He always had a smile and was always kind, not to mention a great friend to our family for years. He will be dearly missed.

Kim Espinoza

June 15, 2012

Sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. May God comfort you and your family.

Kathy S. Ruiz

June 15, 2012

"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you" My most heartfelt condolences for you and your family. My prayers are with you and your family.

Ed and Connie Dasse

June 14, 2012

Dick has been our friend and neighbor for 32 years. He was always a kind and congenial man, willing to help whenever it was needed. We will miss him.

Frances Ruedas

June 14, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Col George O Lewis, USAF (Ret)

June 14, 2012

Thank you, Robert, for your service to our country.

June 14, 2012

Sorry about your Dad.....God bless. Don Rodriguez

Melinda Gonzales

June 14, 2012

My praters and toughts are with you and your family.

Vicky Buckley

June 14, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of need. May God keep an eye on each of you.
With loving thoughts,

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