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Robert “Bob” A. Wade Jr., age 67, a resident of Kenosha, died on Thursday August 6th, 2015 at Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago.
Bob was born on September 16th, 1947 in Detroit MI to the late Robert A. and June L. Jacobson Wade, Sr. He moved to Kenosha as a child and attended St. Mark’s Grade School and St. Joseph’s High School where he participated in Football and Track. On September 28th, 1968 he married Lynn Newberry at St. Marks Catholic Church.
Bob spent the majority of his career in sales, starting with 7-up Bottling Company of Racine, and later, LoCicero Food Service. After completing his sales career he joined Cancer Treatment Center of America in the Transportation Department. He transported patients with the utmost care and compassion up until his death.
His hobbies were focused on his involvement and support of his kids and grandkids sports. When his children were young, he was highly involved in the Kenosha Ice Arena on the Board of Directors and as a Coach for the Kenosha Komets.
His favorite summertime hobby was his role as Head Pool Boy at one of Kenosha’s oldest swimming pools – ensuring a fun and enjoyable swim at his home for all family and friends.
Bob was a proud stockholder of the Green Bay Packers and cherished his memory of attending the Packers victory at Super Bowl II.
Bob is survived by his wife Lynn, two sons Peter J. (Laura) Wade and Christopher R. (Corbie) Wade and one daughter Janet L. (Rick) Frederick. He is also survived by six grandchildren Madelyn, Emma and Nathan Wade, Olivia Wade and Jameson and Clara Frederick. He is further survived by two brothers Thomas Wade of Sturgeon Bay, WI and Philip Wade of Greenfield, WI and three sisters Lyn A. Tepper of Grayslake, IL, Marcia Wade-Frey of Kenosha, WI and Barbara Savaglio of San Diego, CA.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, sister Catherine Wade-Georgeson, brother Christopher Wade, and grandchildren Matthew and Isabella Wade.
Please join Bob’s family for an open house that will be a colorful and casual celebration of his life on Thursday, August 13th from 4:30-7:00PM at Southport Beach House, 7825 Third Ave. A brief prayer service at 7:00PM will conclude the evening.
In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated in Bob’s memory to Assistance in Healthcare in Zion www.aih.org/zion, providing assistance with non-medical expenses to Cancer Patients and their families.
Thank you to our wonderful family and friends for your love and support during this difficult time, including Dad’s friends and co-workers at CTC.
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(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
Robyn says:
My boyfriend, Bart, worked with Rob every day for the past 8 years at CTCA. Bart talks about him over dinner almost every night. Whether it be a story about 7-Up, a new tip Rob gave him about living in Kenosha (we just moved here a few months ago) or just a funny story he was passing along, I feel like I knew him very well. Bart is just heartbroken over Rob’s passing and I wanted you to know that we are thinking about all of you in this difficult time. You should know that he has touched our lives through his kindness and friendship and we, more importantly, Bart, will never forget him.
Katherine Riha, and the Green boys says:
I just wanted the wade and Fredrick family to know that im praying for them and God Bless each and everyone and big pappa will always be remembered!!! Sorry for your loss!!!!
Renee says:
Words cannot express how sorry to hear about Bob. My condolences to Lynn and family. So many lives he touched, and so many more who loved him back.
Shelled Meyer and family says:
Though I only knew him a short time, he always seemed like a quiet and nice man. My son Ethan lived coming over to swim with him and the other grandchildren. May you know he is at the lords side, with his new wings, watching over all of you. Our most sincere condolences.
David Kent says:
Lynn, so very sorry to hear of your loss.
Gina Masrigrano Friebus says:
Dear Lynn and family,
We are all so very saddened to era of Rob’s passing. We had so many good times at 7Up and Rob was such a big part of those memories. Our thoughts and prayers to you and the Wade family.
Gina and Bill, Tom, Kathy and Luigi and Aldo and Dawn.
Al & Joan Murphy says:
Lynn, So sorry for you lost. We will always remember the times at the KIA with you and Rob.
Regards,
Al & Joan Murphy
Barbara (Tapley) Kautenburg says:
Lynn and Family
I am sending my condolences and your family will be in my prayers during this very hard time. Bob is now your angel in heaven watching over the family. RIP Bob
Barbara (Tapley) Kautenburg
Kathy Vitkus Carrillo says:
All our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family at this time of grief! I went to High School with Bob and admired him tremendously! God Bless all of you!
Annie Wetherbee says:
Dear Lynn and Family,
My heart felt condolences during this sad time. May your memories of Bob give you peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love
Annie Heller Wetherbee
Lorie L DeGuire (Rizzo) says:
I am so sorry for the loss of Rob. There were not many who worked for LoCicero that we the Rizzo’s considered family, but Rob was for sure someone we all loved and did in fact consider to be a part of the family. We all remember how he was a good friend to all of us, and I know my Dad will miss seeing him every once in a while across the Street.
Lorna says:
Sending love and sympathy,
Lorna
Rhonda & Larry Kuthy says:
Dear Lynn and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family, Bob, was such a kind compassionate man. Watching him with his Grandchildren, was pure joy. I and my Family, were always welcomed into your home and treated as Family. So sorry that you and your Family have to endure such a tragic loss. He will be missed and thought of by many. His love for his Family, Friends and his Packers, left a great impression on many. Praying for comfort and peace, for you and your Family.
Sincerely,
Rhonda & Larry
Heather Palumbo (Chartrand) says:
Wade Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Heather Palumbo (Chartrand)
Jim, Chris, and Steve Chartrand