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1951
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2014
Wendell WAGGENER Obituary
Wendell Martin Waggener passed away suddenly on Wednesday evening August 13 at his summer home in Weems, Virginia. "Wendy," as he was affectionately known, was born in 1951 in West Palm Beach and grew up in Lake Worth, Florida. He came from a family of sport-fishing captains. His father Captain Charles "Red" was very well known as one of the pioneer Captains of the Boynton Inlet. His brother Ray, who predeceased him, was also a sport-fishing captain. Wendy was a successful billfishing captain off the Palm Beach County coast, the Bahamas, St. Thomas, Mexico, Costa Rica and Honduras. He graduated from Lake Worth High School and held an associate's degree from Palm Beach Community College. He is survived by his wife Susan Troubetzkoy of Singer Island, Florida, and his nephews David Waggener of Wellington, FL, and Christopher Waggener of Lillington, N.C. A memorial service is being planned for friends and family in about a month near his home on Singer Island, Florida.
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Roby Denman
August 16, 2025
Hey Wendy, we miss ya and think of you often. Take care Bud !
Roby Denman
August 16, 2020
I had the occasion to drive down Barton Rd. the other day and right past Barton School. We never forget,,,, Wendy, we think of you often, nuffsaid.
Doug Stewart
January 7, 2015
Fond memories of Wendy. We would have lunch at the cafeteria, stroll on over to the front campus benches to chill and take in some rays until class started. Good times. A good listener and a good guy.
November 15, 2014
SO SAD TO HEAR THIS. YOU WERE A GREAT CAPTAIN ON OUR BOAT THE "TIA-B" AT THE DEEP SEA CLUB IN MONTAUK 'WE SHALL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU.
STEWART AND BETH FISH
Bob Folmer
September 14, 2014
Wendy's passing was met with profound sadness for me and the Folmer family . My childhood friend from Whispering Pines was always a joy to be with. Playing "steal the flag" endlessly in the woods, "toss up and smear" on the sandhills, sticker fights , kickball, building and riding bikes, camping in the backyard, our paper routes for the Palm Beach Post and Times, change in our pockets for fresh fried donuts before school and so many other memories.
I am so fortunate to have shared my early years with such a wonderful person.
I lost track of Wendy after high school but I can still hear his laughter and will always cherish his kindness.
Bob Folmer
Wendy's view
Roby Denman
August 27, 2014
God less our buddy Wendy. We grew up in a nice place called Lake Worth and had fun at our elementary school - good ole Barton Elementary. Later we all went different ways but somehow managed to stay in touch - loosely, but in touch. In more recent years we had the good fortune of re-uniting at the Sebring Race every year and within a short time at the races it was like we just saw each other yesterday. We will sure miss Wendy and I offer my sympathy and condolences to his family.
Weems & Friends
J Remington
August 26, 2014
Sebring Race
J Remington
August 26, 2014
Weems & Friends
J Remington
August 26, 2014
'Big Chill' @ Weems 2011
J Remington
August 26, 2014
LWHS 1969 @ Sebring Races 2014
Jay Remington
August 26, 2014
Jay Remington
August 26, 2014
Wendy, Thanks for a lot of things. Thanks for the memories, DC, boat rides and lunches, parties, races, letting us stay, the TP, and thanks for hosting our 'Big Chill' weeks up in Weems every year.
I am happy we were able to spend the time together for the past few years. Miss ya, wish you could have stayed with us longer
Carl & Penny Brand
August 25, 2014
Having touched our lives for only a few short years, we were proud to call you a friend, you will be greatly missed. Our condolences to you Susan you both will be in our prayers.
wayne graves
August 23, 2014
Our dear friend Susan, we send hugs daily and hope you will find peace as each day goes by. We will truly miss Wendy and you Susan, your friendship here in the Northern Neck is very special to us both. So sorry for this loss. Wayne and Lainie Graves
Noreen Matt
August 23, 2014
Susan,
I am so sorry that I was not able to see you before you left for Florida. Although I did not know Wendy well anytime I saw him he was an engaging and delightful man. I know his passing is leaving a big emptiness in your heart. Your friends in Virginia are keeping you in their thoughts and prayers during this sorrowful time.
David Palmer
August 23, 2014
So sad to hear of Wendy's passing, saw him at Sebring this year. Another one gone too soon. Best wishes to his friends and family
Susan
August 23, 2014
Susan
August 23, 2014
Susan
August 23, 2014
Susan
August 23, 2014
Kathy Stenger Richardson
August 22, 2014
RIP Wendy prayers for you and your family and freinds.
Laura Remington
August 22, 2014
Wendy, you will be missed so very much. I am so happy I got to celebrate my 66th birthday with you and Susan and spend so many wonderful times with you!
Frank Branch
August 22, 2014
Bluto was a great friend for many years. I will miss him very much.
Chris Perry
August 22, 2014
Farewell my friend. Fifty five years of irreplaceable memories and good times that I will hold on to. Won't be the same without you.
R.I.P. Captain Waggener
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