Richard O. Wagner Jr.

September 25, 1938 - February 1, 2015

Dr. Richard O. Wagner, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2015, after a brief illness. Dr. Wagner was born September 25, 1938. He was the son of the late Richard O. Wagner, Sr. and Ruth (Biele) Wagner. He was the step-son of Helen (Riedy) Wagner.

Dr. Wagner was a graduate of Sandusky High School, Miami University, and the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa. He practiced emergency room medicine at Pontiac General and St. John's Providence Hospital in Southfield and Novi, Michigan. Dr. Wagner was an avid orchid grower, and was a noted American Orchid Society certified judge and long-term member of Michigan Orchid Society. He had numerous awarded orchids and traveled extensively judging orchid shows in the United States and abroad.

Dr. Wagner was also an avid art collector. He was a member of the North Star Sail Club and enjoyed sailing with his partner, Bob. Dr. Wagner is survived by his half-sister Tami Wagner Murray, half -brothers Reid (Nancy), Gary (Cindy), Jude, and Monte (Madeline), as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and sister, Carol, in infancy and his brother-in-law Michael T Murray.

Dr. Richard O. Wagner will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and cohorts. A memorial celebration will be held April 25, 2015 at 11am at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and Almost Home Animal Rescue, Southfield, MI.

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