On April 14, 1942, Richard George Wagoner was born in Fulton County to Robert Wilson and Mary Katherine Johnson Wagoner.
Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister, Connie and three brothers, Robert, James and Thomas. He graduated from Rochester High School with the Class of 1960. Answering the call of patriotism, Richard served with the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1966.
Richard and Colleen Joyce Rhodes were married on September 20, 1969 at the First Baptist Church of Rochester. They have shared 54 years of life's adventures. From their union came two handsome sons, Richard and Stacy. Two more generations have been added to the family tree with the blessings of seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A man of strong faith, Richard loved praising our Lord and was a vibrant member of the Faith Outreach Church and the Armor Bearers Men's Prayer Group. He took great pride in the appearance of his lawn, mowing it with meticulous precision with a beautiful stripe. When he had spare time he hit the links at Mill Creek. Richard loved watching the Purdue football and basketball teams. Boiler Up!
A true patriot with a great love for the USA, Richard was a staunch supporter of our 45th President Donald Trump. While relaxing in his easy chair and watching the news Tori would often join him. He loved tinkering on his John Deere equipment in his machine shed. As a Grandpa, Richard was the proud patriarch of the Wagoner family overseeing four generations. He loved when his grandchildren visited the farm, making many memories during their visits. for special family celebrations and the holidays.
Left to cherish Richard's memory are his wife Colleen; two sons Richard Wagoner and wife Shelly of Brownsburg, Stacy Wagoner and wife Heather of Hoover, Alabama; six grandchildren, Kyrsten Cook and husband Shane, Hannah Wagoner, Morganne Wagoner, Alivia Wagoner, twins, Evan Wagoner and Elijah Wagoner; great-grandchildren Oliver Kaleb Cook, Rylan Cook and Ethan Cook; two brothers, Robert J, Wagoner, James D. Wagoner and wife Carolyn all of Rochester; 3 sisters-in-law Terri Wagoner, Annette Fenstermaker, Marcia Heishman. canine companion, Tori the Multi-Poo and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding Richard in death are his parents, grandson Kaleb Thomas Wagoner, sister, Connie Houser and brother Thomas J. Wagoner.
A celebration of the life of Richard G. Wagoner will be at 6:00 PM on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in the Faith Outreach Center, 1125 East 9th St., Rochester.
Pastor Terry Baldwin will officiate.
Friends may visit with the family from 3-6 PM in the church.
Military honors will be conducted by the Fulton County Veteran's Honor Guard and the US Army Honors Team.
Memorials may be made to Faith Outreach Center Missions, 1125 East 9th St., Rochester, IN 46975
The arrangements have been entrusted to the Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com
