[1][2] Wagner attended Isidore Newman School, New Orleans Academy, and Tulane University.
For two years, he could not qualify because his wife and the mother of their three children, the former Judy White (born June 9, 1950), sat on the board of directors of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association.
[4] The electoral success of Wilson, Terrell, and Batt benefited from the Republican leanings of District A.
[5] In 2008, Wagner served as manager for the successful campaign of Joseph Cao for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district.
[7] Wagner's memorial service was held on August 6, 2018, at the chapel at Christ Church, 2919 St. Charles Avenue.