Don was born on May 17, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio to Albert and Lucille Metzger Wagner. He was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith at Trinity Lutheran Church, Dallas.
He married Ruth Veverka on May 23, 1954 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois. They were blessed with one son, Lawrence Albert. He worked many years for Affiliated Computer Systems as a Systems Analyst among other positions. He was widowed in July, 1998. On April 5, 1999 he married Dorothea Riemer at Zion Lutheran Church.
Don has been a faithful member of Zion, Dallas since 1964. He was active in Evangelism in his early years and in Braille Ministry and Fellowship Club in his later years. He was an avid gardener and loved the wildlife in his backyard, feeding the birds and the squirrels. He also enjoyed jigsaw puzzles.
He died in Christ on August 16, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. Unto God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit we commend him, in whose name he was baptized and his faith confirmed.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Norma, and his first wife, Ruth. He is survived by his wife, Dorothea Riemer Wagner; his son, Larry and daughter-in-law, Cheryl; and granddaughters, Jennifer and Dorothy.
Memorials may be made to Boldly Building Zion's Mission Capital Campaign or to the Neal and Sarah Riemer Adoption Fund. Envelopes for both are available in the Narthex.