Glenn J. Wade, 83, a Plymouth resident most of his life, died at 7:50 a.m. on Monday, November 21, 2011 in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Center, Plymouth.
Born in South Bend on February 22, 1928, Glenn was the son of Glenn H. and Edna Marie Manuwal Wade.
Glenn had attended Riley High School in South Bend, and served in the U.S. Army during W.W. II.
On October 24, 1948, Glenn and Elizabeth V. Komanich were married in Plymouth. Elizabeth preceded him in death on March 21, 2009. A self-employed truck driver for over 40 years, he was a member of Teamsters Local 364 of South Bend and the Plymouth Moose Lodge.
He enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren and also enjoyed fishing and all types of car racing. Glenn is survived by a daughter: Jeanne (Dan) Beam of Warsaw, and their daughters, Nicole Lancaster and Andrea Gale; two sons: Allen (Becky) Wade of Plymouth, and their children, Michael Wade and Audra Sullivan; Philip Wade of Plymouth, and his daughters, Julie Wade and Jennelle Wade; eight great grandchildren and a sister, Nadene Vincent of Pompano Beach, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
The family will hold private joint graveside services for Glenn and Elizabeth at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association 30 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2015, Chicago, IL 60602
Jacki Garrison Larimore says
Uncle Phil, Al and families,
Im so sorry for your loss. Lots of love and hugs to you all in this sad time. Prayers to all of you and your families.
Love ya,
Jacki Garrison Larimore
Betty Wilcockson says
My deepest sympathies to all of the family! Such a loss is hard at anytime, but especially during the holidays! My thought and prayers are with you!
Paul German says
Our deepest condolences to all of you. We will say a prayer for your dad and mom as well.
All our love
Marie and Paul German
Nancy Frye says
Jeanne, Dan and family,
I was sorry to see this in the news today. I always enjoyed your family and being with your family when we were young. I have you and your loved ones in my thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all of you during this time of grieving and that you may have wonderful memories of your Mom and Dad.
Love,
Nancy Read Frye
Jennie says
Jeanne, Allen, Phil, and your families
Our thoughts, love, and prayers are with all of you.
Dwight and Elsie
Jennie and Jim
Dennis and Chris
Lori and John
and all of our families
Amme Girten says
Allen, Jeanne, & Phil, I am so very sorry for the passing of your father. I have held him & your family in my prayers since we were at the hospital. I continue to think of you all & wish you comfort at this difficult time. Amme
Debra L. Young says
So sorry to hear of your Dad\’s passing – you and yours are in my prayers …
Debra (Snoke) Young
Bill Kirkley says
Phil, So sorry to hear of your father\’s passing. Its always tough to lose a parent. Hope everything else is good for you and your family. Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you. Take care.
Bill Kirkley
Patty Hobbs says
Dear friends,
Know that you\’re in our thoughts at this time.
Its so hard to lose our parents. Keep strong in your
family and friends.
Sending love at this time of sorrow.
Don & Patty Hobbs
Karen S. Woods says
Sorry to hear of your loss!! Know that you are in my prayers!!
Karen S. Woods says
Sorry to hear of your loss!! Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Neal Snyder says
Jeanna, Al and Phil
Sorry to hear about your father. I feel so fortunate to have known both your parents. He will truly be missed by those who knew him.
Deepest sympathies,
Neal Snyder
Jacki Garrison Larimore says
Uncle Phil, Al and families,
Im so sorry for your loss. Lots of love and hugs to you all in this sad time. Prayers to all of you and your families.
Love ya,
Jacki Garrison Larimore
Betty Wilcockson says
My deepest sympathies to all of the family! Such a loss is hard at anytime, but especially during the holidays! My thought and prayers are with you!
Paul German says
Our deepest condolences to all of you. We will say a prayer for your dad and mom as well.
All our love
Marie and Paul German
Nancy Frye says
Jeanne, Dan and family,
I was sorry to see this in the news today. I always enjoyed your family and being with your family when we were young. I have you and your loved ones in my thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all of you during this time of grieving and that you may have wonderful memories of your Mom and Dad.
Love,
Nancy Read Frye
Jennie says
Jeanne, Allen, Phil, and your families
Our thoughts, love, and prayers are with all of you.
Dwight and Elsie
Jennie and Jim
Dennis and Chris
Lori and John
and all of our families
Amme Girten says
Allen, Jeanne, & Phil, I am so very sorry for the passing of your father. I have held him & your family in my prayers since we were at the hospital. I continue to think of you all & wish you comfort at this difficult time. Amme
Debra L. Young says
So sorry to hear of your Dad\’s passing – you and yours are in my prayers …
Debra (Snoke) Young
Bill Kirkley says
Phil, So sorry to hear of your father\’s passing. Its always tough to lose a parent. Hope everything else is good for you and your family. Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you. Take care.
Bill Kirkley
Patty Hobbs says
Dear friends,
Know that you\’re in our thoughts at this time.
Its so hard to lose our parents. Keep strong in your
family and friends.
Sending love at this time of sorrow.
Don & Patty Hobbs
Karen S. Woods says
Sorry to hear of your loss!! Know that you are in my prayers!!
Karen S. Woods says
Sorry to hear of your loss!! Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Neal Snyder says
Jeanna, Al and Phil
Sorry to hear about your father. I feel so fortunate to have known both your parents. He will truly be missed by those who knew him.
Deepest sympathies,
Neal Snyder