Robert Wanko

1944 - 2023

Wanko, Robert S.
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Born October 29, 1944 to Paul and Irene Wanko, in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., Robert Steven Wanko died peacefully at home on July 11, 2023, after a 5-year fight with prostate cancer.
Robert served his country in the Vietnam War, stationed in Fort Detrick, Md., in Vietnam as a criminal investigator with the Sixth MP group, PSFC, Sixth U.S. Army, and Presidio in Calif. After his military service, he finished his education at B.Y.U. and earned his degree in law enforcement. He was hired by the United States Secret Service, starting his career in New York City. He was transferred to Washington D.C. and was on the Presidential detail of President Carter and President Reagan. He also served on Jim Baker, Treasury Secretary, detail. He was then transferred to Charleston, W.Va. as Special Agent in Charge of the office. He finished his career of 21 years in the Washington D.C. field office.
Robert worked at The Greenbriar Resort in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. as head of security. He retired from The Greenbriar after 10 years. Robert and his wife became snow birds, spending the winters in Dunedin, Fla.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Wanko; his daughter, Suzanne Beardslee and spouse, David Beardslee; his son, Paul Wanko and spouse, Shannon Wanko; and four grandchildren, Kyrstin Mitchell and spouse Darius Mitchell, J.P. Murphy, Avelyn Wanko, and Eleanor Wanko.
There will be a memorial of his life on July 21, from 5-8 p.m. at Adams-Green Funeral Home 721 Elden St., Herndon, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Tunnel of Towers.