Russell Dean Wagoner born October 24, 1937 to Edna and Lawrence Wagoner in Toledo, Ohio, passed away April 1, 2019 due to Parkinson Disease. Russ was a patient at Briarcliff Nursing Home where he received loving care.

Russ’s life was always active. In High School he was on the track team, pole vaulting, made “All City”, in football. After graduating Russ joined the Marines for four years then joined the Air Force for 21 years. Russ was a crew member on C-130’s. Russ retired from the service then worked at E-Systems for 20 years. All were served with honor.

After retirement, he and Monica bought a small place in Wyoming where family and friends gathered to enjoy the “Big Horn” Mountains. The Scenery, trout fishing, hiking, campfires we all enjoyed for 9 years, great time!

Russ leaves behind wife, Monica; daughter, Kelly Jo Crisp & (Mark); son, Scott Hansen (Mary); grandsons, Ryan Houston (Kayla) and Daniel Crisp (Kristin); granddaughter, Kaleigh (Brandon); 5 great-grandchildren- Jett Stevens, Landry Stevens, Kason Crisp, Harleigh Marie Jo Houston and Dani Reigh Crisp; brothers, Larry Wagoner (Rita) and Dick Wagoner (Sue); sister, Sue Richardson (Jim) and all of Ohio.

Many Thanks to friends who stood by us: Nancy and Sam, Sandy and Carl, Larry and Kim, Marco and Shana. Sons, Rusty and Danny proceeded Russ in death and are all together now.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hunt County Veterans Services.