Dick proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict.
He operated heavy equipment and was a member of the Ohio Operating Engineers for 60+ years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis (nee Blatz). They were married for 53 years. Dick was also preceded by two brothers, Leo and Harold Wagner. He is survived by siblings, Rosetta Mertz, Clarence Wagner, Victor Wagner and Rita Riegelsperger; in-laws, Bernard “Benny” Mertz, Joyce Wagner, Rita (nee Blatz) Sheets, Daniel Sheets, Dianne (nee Blatz) Whitehead, Alan Whitehead, and Nancy Blatz; numerous nieces and nephews including, Laura Blatz, Charles Whitehead, Melissa & Gary Pendell, and Rebecca McKeever; numerous great nieces and great nephews including, Brittany (nee Webb) Sprada, Cora Pendell, Jacob Pendell, Martina McKeever, Chase Pendell, Kendra McKeever, Jordan McKeever and Joshua Whitehead-Esken.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private burial for family has been held in Calvary Cemetery. A memorial mass will be celebrated at Church of the Ascension at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be sent to: www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
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