Career
He served as the head football coach at Glassboro State College (now called Rowan University), an National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III program in Glassboro, New Jersey. He was the third all-time coach for the Profs and compiled a 65–84–4 record in 17 seasons. He currently lives in Pitman.
Rowan University renamed their football stadium to Coach Richard Wackar Stadium at John Page Field.