Richard "Waggie" V. Wagner, 84, of Allentown, died March 16, 2015, in Phoebe Home, Allentown. He was the husband of Ella May (Hillegass) Wagner with whom he celebrated 64-1/2 years of marriage. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Robert and Mamie (Kehm) Wagner.

He served his country honorably as a sergeant in the Army during the Korean War.

He was a part-time sales person at Equipment Professionals, a business owned and operated by his son for 16 years. Prior he was a supervisor for 30 years at Rodale Manufacturing in Emmaus and worked with electrical components at the former Square D for 10 years.

He was of the Lutheran faith and a life member of Fearless Fire Co., Allentown and a member of the Fireman's Relief Association.

He is survived by his wife; son, Richard, of Cape Coral, Fla.; sister, June and her husband William Sell, of Allentown; grandsons, Jason, of Emmaus, Lucas, of Cape Coral, Fla.; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Kellar, Pauline, both of Allentown; brother-in-law, Harry Hillegass, of Emmaus; god daughter, Lora Baia, of Emmaus; wonderful friend and helper, Lois Kellar, of Allentown; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers and three sisters.

Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Arrangements were made by the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Inc., Allentown.