Mass of Christian Burial: Friday 10:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
Burial: Mount Calvary Cemetery
Richard "Dick" Wade, age 86, of Mount Vernon, passed away on November 30, 2009 at his residence.
He was born on July 24, 1923 in Commercial Point, Ohio to the late Richard Lehr and Mary (Eisel) Wade.
Richard was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. He was a proud WW II Army Veteran. After returning home from the war he found and married the love of his life, Mary Catherine Blubaugh on June 11, 1947. Richard worked for 43 yrs. at Cooper Energy Services until his retirement in 1985. He was an avid fisherman and gardener who loved to share the fruits of his labors with friends. He was also known for his turtle noodling abilities and his homemade turtle soup. He never missed a social gathering that involved friends and family. Richard had a zest for life and thanked God everyday for his many blessings.
Richard was blessed with five children, Michael J. Wade of Fredericktown; Richard W. Wade of Mount Vernon, Patricia A. (Gordon) Biggs of Mount Vernon; Rose M. (Butch) Stiltner of Abingdon, VA; Bernadette (Charlie) Bonsell of Mount Vernon, sisters, Harriet Brown of Oak Lawn, IL; Theresa (Lawrence) Krempel of Utica; Lehrine (Don) Deardorff of Hamilton; Margaret (Don) Ogg of Greenfield, grandchildren, Angie Keene, Nathan Biggs, Garrett Bonsell, Renee Bonsell, Christopher Wade and Laura Wade, three great-grandchildren and a dear friend, Mary "Mona" Looker of Utica.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Catherine Wade in 1981 and a sister, Louise Flowers.
Friends may call on Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at the Dilley-Lasater Funeral Home, 212 N. Main St., Mount Vernon, where a rosary service will follow calling hours. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday 10:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Father Mark J. Hammond as celebrant. Burial with Military Honors conducted by the Knox County Joint Veteran's Council will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Burial: Mount Calvary Cemetery
Richard "Dick" Wade, age 86, of Mount Vernon, passed away on November 30, 2009 at his residence.
He was born on July 24, 1923 in Commercial Point, Ohio to the late Richard Lehr and Mary (Eisel) Wade.
Richard was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. He was a proud WW II Army Veteran. After returning home from the war he found and married the love of his life, Mary Catherine Blubaugh on June 11, 1947. Richard worked for 43 yrs. at Cooper Energy Services until his retirement in 1985. He was an avid fisherman and gardener who loved to share the fruits of his labors with friends. He was also known for his turtle noodling abilities and his homemade turtle soup. He never missed a social gathering that involved friends and family. Richard had a zest for life and thanked God everyday for his many blessings.
Richard was blessed with five children, Michael J. Wade of Fredericktown; Richard W. Wade of Mount Vernon, Patricia A. (Gordon) Biggs of Mount Vernon; Rose M. (Butch) Stiltner of Abingdon, VA; Bernadette (Charlie) Bonsell of Mount Vernon, sisters, Harriet Brown of Oak Lawn, IL; Theresa (Lawrence) Krempel of Utica; Lehrine (Don) Deardorff of Hamilton; Margaret (Don) Ogg of Greenfield, grandchildren, Angie Keene, Nathan Biggs, Garrett Bonsell, Renee Bonsell, Christopher Wade and Laura Wade, three great-grandchildren and a dear friend, Mary "Mona" Looker of Utica.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Catherine Wade in 1981 and a sister, Louise Flowers.
Friends may call on Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at the Dilley-Lasater Funeral Home, 212 N. Main St., Mount Vernon, where a rosary service will follow calling hours. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday 10:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Father Mark J. Hammond as celebrant. Burial with Military Honors conducted by the Knox County Joint Veteran's Council will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Mass of Christian Burial: Friday 10:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
Burial: Mount Calvary Cemetery
Richard "Dick" Wade, age 86, of Mount Vernon, passed away on November 30, 2009 at his residence.
He was born on July 24, 1923 in Commercial Point, Ohio to the late Richard Lehr and Mary (Eisel) Wade.
Richard was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. He was a proud WW II Army Veteran. After returning home from the war he found and married the love of his life, Mary Catherine Blubaugh on June 11, 1947. Richard worked for 43 yrs. at Cooper Energy Services until his retirement in 1985. He was an avid fisherman and gardener who loved to share the fruits of his labors with friends. He was also known for his turtle noodling abilities and his homemade turtle soup. He never missed a social gathering that involved friends and family. Richard had a zest for life and thanked God everyday for his many blessings.
Richard was blessed with five children, Michael J. Wade of Fredericktown; Richard W. Wade of Mount Vernon, Patricia A. (Gordon) Biggs of Mount Vernon; Rose M. (Butch) Stiltner of Abingdon, VA; Bernadette (Charlie) Bonsell of Mount Vernon, sisters, Harriet Brown of Oak Lawn, IL; Theresa (Lawrence) Krempel of Utica; Lehrine (Don) Deardorff of Hamilton; Margaret (Don) Ogg of Greenfield, grandchildren, Angie Keene, Nathan Biggs, Garrett Bonsell, Renee Bonsell, Christopher Wade and Laura Wade, three great-grandchildren and a dear friend, Mary "Mona" Looker of Utica.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Catherine Wade in 1981 and a sister, Louise Flowers.
Friends may call on Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at the Dilley-Lasater Funeral Home, 212 N. Main St., Mount Vernon, where a rosary service will follow calling hours. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday 10:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Father Mark J. Hammond as celebrant. Burial with Military Honors conducted by the Knox County Joint Veteran's Council will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Burial: Mount Calvary Cemetery
Richard "Dick" Wade, age 86, of Mount Vernon, passed away on November 30, 2009 at his residence.
He was born on July 24, 1923 in Commercial Point, Ohio to the late Richard Lehr and Mary (Eisel) Wade.
Richard was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. He was a proud WW II Army Veteran. After returning home from the war he found and married the love of his life, Mary Catherine Blubaugh on June 11, 1947. Richard worked for 43 yrs. at Cooper Energy Services until his retirement in 1985. He was an avid fisherman and gardener who loved to share the fruits of his labors with friends. He was also known for his turtle noodling abilities and his homemade turtle soup. He never missed a social gathering that involved friends and family. Richard had a zest for life and thanked God everyday for his many blessings.
Richard was blessed with five children, Michael J. Wade of Fredericktown; Richard W. Wade of Mount Vernon, Patricia A. (Gordon) Biggs of Mount Vernon; Rose M. (Butch) Stiltner of Abingdon, VA; Bernadette (Charlie) Bonsell of Mount Vernon, sisters, Harriet Brown of Oak Lawn, IL; Theresa (Lawrence) Krempel of Utica; Lehrine (Don) Deardorff of Hamilton; Margaret (Don) Ogg of Greenfield, grandchildren, Angie Keene, Nathan Biggs, Garrett Bonsell, Renee Bonsell, Christopher Wade and Laura Wade, three great-grandchildren and a dear friend, Mary "Mona" Looker of Utica.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Catherine Wade in 1981 and a sister, Louise Flowers.
Friends may call on Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at the Dilley-Lasater Funeral Home, 212 N. Main St., Mount Vernon, where a rosary service will follow calling hours. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday 10:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Father Mark J. Hammond as celebrant. Burial with Military Honors conducted by the Knox County Joint Veteran's Council will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
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