Dennis R. Wagner

August 24, 1946 - April 14, 2022

DENNIS R. WAGNER Schenectady, NY -- Dennis R. Wagner passed away on April 14, 2022 at the age of 75. He was born on August 24, 1946 in Schenectady, NY. The son of George and Leona Wagner, Dennis graduated from Scotia Glenville High School in 1964. Dennis enlisted in the US Army School of Music at Little Creek, VA. In addition, he served in Vietnam and Washington, DC. Dennis was honorably discharged in 1971. Dennis was employed at Dun & Bradstreet (Albany), Walter’s Heating and Air Conditioning (Colonie), Gabriel’s Market (Scotia) and Price Chopper in Glenville and Menands. Dennis was an accomplished drummer, playing with several bands in the Capital District area. Predeceased by his parents, Dennis is survived by his brothers John S. Wagner of Brant Lake, NY and Venice, FL and David L. Wagner (Jayne Steubing) of Niskayuna. In addition, he is survived by his previous wife Patricia, his son William Wagner (Murfreesboro, TN), daughter Melissa Belrose (Chris), grandson Raymond Belrose (Glenville, NY) and granddaughter Laura Belrose (Clifton Park). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Dennis was a wonderful son, and caring father, brother and uncle. He especially enjoyed spending time with loving family members. Many happy hours were spent camping on Cape Cod and at his family camps on beautiful Brant Lake in the Adirondacks. Services will be held at the White Funeral Home, 264 N Ballston Avenue, Scotia, NY 12302 and Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville, NY 12871 at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Linda Wagner Performance Award, c/o North Colonie Friends of Music, Deborah Keough Shaker High School, 445 Watervliet Shaker Rd., Latham, NY 12110, The Carl M. Steubing Memorial Music Fund, Inc., c/o Dr. Jayne Steubing, 1301 Hawthorn Rd., Niskayuna, NY 12309 or The Carl M. Steubing Memorial Music Fund, Inc., c/o Kurt Steubing, 9 Geneva Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533.