Richard Virgil “RV” Wagner, 84, passed away and entered the heavenly card room on November 20, 2020.
Richard was born on December 23, 1935 and was the son of the late Virgil Eugene and Lucille (Engelhard) Wagner and stepfather, Pat Cleghorn. Rich was the oldest of four children— the late Robert Wagner, Nancy Benz, and Jeanne Fischer.
Richard married Rita Mae (Huhn) Wagner on September 12, 1959. They were together for more than 60 years. He will always be in the hearts of his children — Cynthia (Jeff) Mentel, Richard V. (Kelly) Wagner Jr., Daniel (Julie) Wagner, the late Thomas Wagner, Timothy (Bobette) Wagner, Michelle (Vernon) Brittingham, Jennifer (Steve) Settlemoir, and Christopher Wagner. He was most proud of his 28 grandchildren.
RV will be remembered for his love of Spanish Echo Farms, Sunset Country Club, Concord Village Lions Club, and many charitable organizations.
He was an incredible business man and proud owner of R.V. Wagner, Inc., Kozeny Wagner, Inc., and Pella Windows & Doors of St. Louis. He was legendary for his generosity, work ethic, wit, and charm. He made an impact on everyone he met and will be missed by many – truly a life well played!
The Wagner Family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, love, and support. Let’s just have one more! God Bless America!
Services: A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Mary’s High School, St. Patrick’s Center or Our Little Haven. A service of Kutis Affton Chapel.
Dear Rita, family and all who knew and loved Rich,
My heart is broken having learned of Rich’s passing from my brother Ken Bartels. Rich was a dear friend and someone I respected and admired. The generosity he shared with Delta Gamma Center made a tremendous impact on blind children throughout our area. I’ll miss seeing Rich and Rita at our annual Holiday House event. Rest in peace big guy! With deepest sympathy and prayers.
It saddens me to say goodbye to such a great man that always took the time to say “Hello”. He was joyful, willing to help, and was full of humor; always making me laugh. He did so much for Sunset Country Club and was a tremendous supporter of the Club’s evolving direction. He will be deeply missed, but his presence will live with us forever. My heartfelt prayers go out to the entire R.V. Wagner family.
What a wonderful man who I have known these past thirty years as a member of Sunset.
I will always remember his kindness and very dry humor. Always enjoyed seeing him and sharing his amazing wit.
Rest In Peace. You have won the race and the crown of glory is now yours!!
Of all the people I socialized with at and away from Sunset I will miss him the most. There was just something special and enlightening about a conversation and the humor while spending time with Rich. I will miss that.
Rita, Cindi, and family,
Our hearts are broken for your loss of such a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend to so many. What a wonderful legacy Rich has left in his family and community. He will be truly missed.
Sincerely
Lisa and Mike Clark
He was such a great friend and will certainly be missed. Our prayers are with your entire family.
Allow me to offer my deepest condolences to the Wagner family for the passing of RV. I have always had the highest regard for Rich as he will be sorely missed. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you right now.
May God be with you in your time of grieving and as you adjust to this great loss.
My sincerest sympathy,
Michael Kozeny
Dear thank you for this man Richie Wagner. He was truly a blessing to each life he touched. God Bless his family at this time wrap your arm around them and give them peace. Protect them with the wonderful memories they have of Richie. To know him was to love him. With love and prayers
Nancy and Rich Hayes
I did so much with Rich it is hard to pick out anyone thing. Remembering all the Golf trips and work we did together will be with me Forever!! My first impression of Rich was when he showed up on the first tee with the back of his shirt un-tucked and shoes untied, man we had some fun. His Love of the Lions Club rubbed off on me long ago, we worked on a lots of projects together. He would get mad at me and say if you are going Chair a committee do it right or do not take the job!! We had a world of fun together and I loved like a Brother that I never had !!!
God Bless you Ricky, your Pal Bill
Rich made me feel so welcomed at Sunset CC. Always up for a good chat and so gracious to all he met. While we attended St. Mary’s many years apart, I will miss my fellow Dragon greatly. God bless Rich and his family.
Joyce and I express our condolences to the family
Rich was a wonderful man . Very well respected in the business community and at Sunset CC.
God Bless You and your whole family . You will be missed !
Dave Pazdernik
Shari Kinninger
To the Entire Family,
I am deeply torn for your loss and will keep you all in my thoughts and Prayers. He is, and was a man, I will admire for the remainder of my days for the way he carried himself. When others asked what he was like, I would only say when I grow up I wish I could be just like him. But there will only be one Rich, and I probably wont see that record ever play out again the way he did it. I am honored to say that I had the luxury of working for him over a 40 year period with nothing but respect and admiration. He will be truly missed.
My Deepest Sympathy to you All
I am so sorry to hear this news. Richy was a great man and friend. Anyone who met him was better off for it. Those who never met him missed out.
Rite, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. It is hard to believe, but God has taken him home. He is in my prayers. Love to all
Clara
Rite, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. It is hard to believe. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are for him and your family. With my love and prayers
Your sister, Clara
Prayers for all of you. Rich was a joy to know and will be dearly missed by many. May the Lord bless all of you during this difficult time.
Dan and Rhonda Moloney
Prayers for all of you. Rich was a joy to know and will be dearly missed by many. May the Lord bless all of you during this difficult time.
Dan and Rhonda Moloney
Prayers for all of you. Rich was a joy to know and will be dearly missed by many. May the Lord bless all of you during this difficult time.
Dan and Rhonda Moloney
I will remember Rich in a special way. A few years ago, Rich joined me in Michigan for a guys golf outing. After a couple of days of golf and eating out, I decided to make breakfast for the group. Eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes and drink of choice. When we started filling our plates, Rich said “where is the toast”? I ended up
toasting two sides of a hotdog bun and presenting the toast with some fine jellies. He said, it’s not rye bread but I guess this is all you have! I even served him.
From then on I referred to him and called him “King Richard”.
Very sad knowing that he is gone. Rita, Cindy and Dan, I will truly miss this special friend and there will never be another King Richard.
Dearest Rita, Cindi, Jeff and all the RV Wagner Family,
Our hearts are with you at this time, broken and sad. Jay’s thoughts about Rich were “That’s a personality that will be solely missed by many”. How right he is, Rich, a man of faith in God, faithfulness to friends, humor, fun loving and serious.
Expressing our deepest Sympathy,
Jay and Gayla Arendt
My deepest condolences to Mrs Wagner. Cindy and Jeff Michael, Katie and Caroline Mentel and the entire family. Our prayers are with you all!
Love Martha and Rocky
Dear Rita and family
I’m so sorry for the loss of Rich and for the sadness you are all feeling. My heart breaks for you and I pray that God gives each and everyone of you the strength to get through this most difficult time and that he fills your heart with comfort and peace in the days to come. I will miss are short but sweet talks and I was truly blessed to have had the privilege to know RV . Love you Rita and peace be with you.
Dear Rita and family
Rich was such an engaging person, never met a stranger and the two of you so graciously opened up Spanish Echo Farm to so many, and after Dan’s passing never left me out of the fun.
He will be missed by so many, we were blessed to know him.
I know Rich is God’s presence, I pray He will surround your family with His living care.
May your memories be endless and your grief bearable.
Rita & family
So sad to here that Rich was called by God early. He will certainly be missed just seeing him alone or with you. God Bless you and your family.
Don & Pat