Willard L. Wade
Friday, July 12, 1918
Date of Death:
Friday, May 11, 2012
Age:
93 years old
Friday, July 12, 1918
Date of Death:
Friday, May 11, 2012
Age:
93 years old
Friday, July 12, 1918
Date of Death:
Friday, May 11, 2012
Age:
93 years old
Willard L. Wade
The funeral for Willard Lincoln Wade will be at 11:00AM Monday, May 14, 2012 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at River Park Chapel on Monday.
Mr. Wade, 93 of Rochester, died at Golden Living Center West on Thursday, May 11, 2012.
Willard was born July 12, 1918 in Kalmar Township, Minnesota to Ellis and Tressa (Holmes) Wade. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1935. He attended classes at Rochester Junior College. He married Marian Maloney in 1938 and was later divorced. He leaves behind his partner, Elaine Stokes, whom he had a blessed union with since March 1991. He was a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He owned the food service at Brown Derby and also owned Vogue Eat Shop. He was the owner and operator of Wade’s Broiler from 1959 to 1989.
Survivors include his two sons, Michael (Marilyn) Wade of Stanchfield, Minnesota and Billy Wade of Lake City, Minnesota; three daughters, Judy (John) Walter of Byron, Minnesota, Linda Wade of Houston, Texas and Teri Tesch-Wade of Rochester; He is also survived by his Step-children: Connie (Al) Perry, Tom Stokes, John (Mary Lou) Stokes and Rita (Mark) Krupp; 20 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, one daughter, two grandsons and one infant granddaughter.
Willard was a former and long-time member of the YMCA, the Elks Drum and Bugle Corps where he was a drum major; a member of the American Legion Post 92 and also a former member of the West Side Kiwanis International Club where he served as Lieutenant Governor of Division I, MN-Dakota District from 1974-1975. Willard was also a past volunteer with the Meals on Wheels.
Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Willard L. Wade has received the following condolences.
The Gene Wente Family extends their sincere sympathy to the families of Willard Wade. He will be remembered for his friendship and kindness to us. We often kidded him about how hr helped Tim, John, Marianne, and Geno through their college years. They all learned cooking skills and people skills while working for him and the family spent some good times at his place out on the river. Blessings and God speed Willard!
Two masses will be offered in his honor at St Pius X Catholic Church.
Gene Wente 1426 9th Av NW Rochester, MN 55901
Willard was my Great Uncle , he & Ann Wade were my Grandfather Max Holmes's sister & brother in law. Willard was a fine man. My family used to eat at Wade's Broiler all the time... Didn't get to see him very much, but when we did , it was like he just spoke to you yesterday. He was always smiling.. He was an awesome man....
I was surprised to see he had passed away, but he was a gentleman, & a great man...
My thoughts & prayers to the family. He is a great loss.
Jewel Swarthout
TT,
Sue and I so sorry to hear that about your Dad. Although we have not seen him in many years we still think very fondly of him and the many times we spent together at the lake and other places. We also remember all the great meals at Wade's Broiler Restaurant Cafe.
We we found this postcard on ebay. It is a neat picture of Wades Broiler.
I tried to copy and paste the picture here but was not able to.
Just go on goggle and search for Wades Broiler.
I tried to put the URL in here but cannot.
Sincerely,
Sue and Bill Macey
To the family of Willard Wade,
We send you our deepest feelings of sympathy. Although only known for a short while, it was a pleasant experience. Your friends of 90 days at the Golden Living Center West. Matt and JoAnne Zieringer
To: The Willard Wade Family:
I am sorry that I will be unable to attend the service for your father tomorrow. I saw him many times at the YMCA and we had many good converstaions. I remember, fondly, my association with all of you at Hawthorne School. My sincere sympathy to each of you.
Warren Zimmerman
I have such fond memories growing up as neighbors of the Wade family in the old SE neighborhood. Last time I saw Willard was at his 90th birthday party and he had that jovial, happy smile that I remember. The entire Wade family has my sincere condolances at this time. May his memories live on!
I had the BEST Gramps in the world!!....Even when he left me stranded in the middle of Lake Pepin..It was all good!!! The memories will never fade....What a Blessing I was given to Have Him in my Life :)
I wish to send my condolences to Willard's family. I knew Willard through the Elks Drum & Bugle Corps. I remember he had no problem getting our attention. We always looked and sounded sharp with Willard up front. I always have good memories of those years, until I left home to start a military career.
Regards
Dick Campbell
My sincerest condolences to the family of Bill Wade. He was a good man and a wonderful support for my dear Aunt, Elaine Stokes. Our prayers are with you in this difficult time. - Diane, Nick, Thr's, & Ben
Judy and Dad. So very sorry for your loss. My prayers are certainly with you
Love, Craig