Albert Walter Wagner, 83, of Rapid City passed away on Friday, October 3, 2014 at Munson Hospice House. Al was born March 28, 1931 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to the late Albert and Wynifred (Walter) Wagner. He attended Knox College and later graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. Al married Joan Metcalfe on June 28, 1952 in Chicago, IL. He then proudly served his country as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army.

Al had a long career in the automobile industry. Early in his career, he was an Edsel dealer. He went on to work for Chrysler Corporation for 22 years. In 1984, Al joined Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. and retired as Senior Vice President in 1997. Upon retirement, he and Joan moved from Rolling Hills Estates, CA to the home that they built on Elk Lake. Al served as a President of the Elk-Skegemog Lakes Association and a member of the Milton Township planning board.

Al is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Joan, and two sons: Steven (Elizabeth) Wagner and Andrew (Suzanne Boucher) Wagner. Also surviving are two sisters: Grace (James) Birney and Wynifred Grzibowski. He was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Farmer, and two brothers-in-law: Robert Farmer and Joseph Grzibowski.

Friends are welcome to visit with Al's family on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 6th Street, Traverse City, Michigan 49884. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to With A Little Help From My Friends Pet Crisis Center, 3820 Ritt Road, Bellaire, MI 49615.

Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories with Al's family at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com . The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.