Yes, this is yet another devastating loss to our community. I worked with Joe on publishing a few of his designs in Flying Models magazine when I was the Editor there, and he was a delight to work with indeed.
One of my earliest models was a Joe Wagner-designed Veco Souix FF. A photo of that model is attached, Yes, that's me at about age five or so...
Thanks, Joe, for all the great designs.
Rest in God's Good Peace - Bob Hunt