Richard K. Wager Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard K. Wager (Hyde Park, New York), who passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Elmer Kenneth and Agnes Irene Wager (Noonan); and his brother James Wager of Florida. He is survived by: his wife Ellen Wager (Clarkson); his children, Katherine Mazzella (John Mazzella) of Madison, N. J., Patricia Wager (Michael Spinelli) of Sea Cliff, N. Y., Sarah Rice (Brett Rice) of Somerville, Mass. and Richard Wager (Margaret Johnson Wager) of Verona, N. J.; his grandchildren, Anthony Mazzella, Amy Mazzella, Elizabeth Wager, Scott Wager, Matthew Wager, Emma Rice and Owen Rice; his siblings, Patricia Weber of Richmond, VA and Kenneth Wager of Pleasant Valley, N. Y.; and his caregiver Jeanine Armbrust.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, 80 Washington Street, Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.