Background
Wager, Richard Kenneth was born on March 7, 1939 in Rhinebeck, New York, United States. Son of Elmer Kenneth and Agnes I. (Noonan) Wager.
Wager, Richard Kenneth was born on March 7, 1939 in Rhinebeck, New York, United States. Son of Elmer Kenneth and Agnes I. (Noonan) Wager.
Bachelor of Arts, St. Lawrence University, 1960.
With, Poughkeepsie (New York) Journal, since 1960; city editor, Poughkeepsie (New York) Journal, 1966-1968; managing editor, Poughkeepsie (New York) Journal, 1968-1977; public, Poughkeepsie (New York) Journal, since 1977. Vice president Gannett East, 1985.
Trustee Marist College. Active Dutchess County United Way, since 1976. Founder Hudson River Housing.
Served with United States Army, 1961-1963. Member of New York State Publications Association (president), New York State Newspapers Foundation (trustee since 1979), American Newspaper Publications Association.
Married Ellen Clarkson, July 17, 1965. Children– Katherine, Patricia, Richard, Sarah Elizabeth.