SEAFORD — Richard B. Wagner, 56, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, at home.
He was born in Newport News to Paul A. and Shirley H. Wagner, who preceded him in death, as well as his sister, Denise W. Fair. He was a 1983 graduate of Menchville High School.
Rick enjoyed a lifetime career in shipbuilding. He was a graduate of Newport News Shipbuilding Advanced Apprentice School followed by a mechanical engineering technical degree from Old Dominion University in 1994. He was employed as a civilian with NAVSEA, supervisor of shipbuilding, in Newport News.
He was a man with many talents. Countless personal projects are a testament to his gift and skill of working with his hands, as well as proof of his intuitively knowing how things work. He was most content in his or one of his friends’ workshops.
He relished a good story and preferred to be the one telling it. Even so, he was a good listener and trusted confidant to not only his family, but to those he called friends.
Rick loved his family deeply. There is nothing he would not do for them. He was the epitome of a strong protector and provider for those he loved and cared for.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Sandra Y. Wagner of Seaford; three beloved children, Olivia C. Wagner of Charleston, South Carolina, Graham B. Wagner of Dandy, and Heath Y. Wagner of Seaford. He will be sorely missed and lovingly remembered.
A private funeral service was held due to COVID-19. Rick was laid to rest in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Memorial donations may be made to CHKD.
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