The Waterloo man who challenged Congresswoman Claudia Tenney to represent the 24th Congressional District in the last General Election has passed away. 65-year-old David Wagenhauser passed away on Saturday following a sudden and brief illness.
A native of Spencerport, Wagerhauser is survived by his wife of 44 years, Laura, daughter Dana, son Ethan, and extended family and friends.
While growing up in Spencerport, Wagerhauser spent summers working on local farms. He went to college at SUNY Brockport and Syracuse University College of Law and served as a public interest attorney and Executive Director in Washington, DC. Wagenhauser testified before Congress and worked to craft bi-partisan legislation. He also served as VP at his mother’s home care agency and served as an elected Village Trustee in Brockport.
According to a family spokesperson, funeral arrangements are currently being planned and will be made public upon completion.
