Joseph, 69 of Harrison passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland. Joe was the son of Donald Joseph and Virginia Ruth (Visnaw) Wade.
Joe had resided in Harrison since 1957 coming from Saginaw. Joseph graduated from Harrison Community Schools in 1965. Joe played football with the Harrison Hornets during his four years of High School.
On February 18, 1965, in Harrison, Joe was united in marriage to the former Carole Ann Morton.
Mr. Wade attended the First Congregational UCC, was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #2235 of Harrison, Golden Moose Club of Harrison and was co-founding father of Dancer’s subdivision Attitude Adjustment group.
Joe retired from Harrison Community Schools Custodial Department in 2003, after thirty three years of service. Joe spent a majority of his time at the Larson Elementary School Complex, where he considered his fellow employees, his second family. During his employment with Harrison Community Schools, Joe owned and operated Harrison Car Wash for ten years. After his retirement, Joe joined the Hayes Township maintenance and grounds upkeep department, where he worked four years.
Joe was an avid hunter, fisherman, bird hunter and outdoorsman and enjoyed his time spent camping with family and friends. He enjoyed hunting for and collecting Puddingstones, and on occasion, would tackle a rather large stone. With the help of his family, a shovel and a truck, a new yard ornament would appear.
Joe was a great pillar in the Harrison community and was a mentor to many youth and adults. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends, spoiling his grandchildren.
Mr. Wade was one of the Hornet Nations biggest and most loyal fans. In 2015, Joe was inducted into the Harrison Alumni Hall of Fame.
Surviving Joseph is his loving wife of fifty one years, Mrs. Carole Ann Wade of Harrison, one daughter, Pam Dorman and husband James of Harrison, one son, Joseph Wade and wife Julie of Harrison, three grandchildren: Emma Jean Wilson, Katie Rose Wilson and fiancé, Robert Buchanan and Joseph Michael Wade and fiancé, Rebecca Rose Carbone, two great-grandchildren: Robert Wilson Buchanan and Kora Ann Buchanan, four sisters: Donna Wood and husband Bruce of Seymour, Tennessee, Debbie Lepley and husband Rex of Ionia, Michigan, Ruth Ann Kahl and husband Larry of Tarpon Springs, Florida and Frances Hawkins and husband Bob of Dexter, Michigan, two sisters in law: Mary Jean Walendowski and husband John of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Ann Whitman and husband Bill of Clare, one brother in law, Donald Morton and wife Tina of Harrison, plus many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Mr. Wade was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters: Judith Wade, Nancy Martin, Kaylene Knight, Virginia Niesen and Mary Brewer and his father and mother in law, Howard and Jean Morton.
A Celebration of Joe’s life will take place on Sunday, March 20, 2016 from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison with Elder Joyce Beemer and Mr. Dick Harris officiating. Inurnment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Harrison.
Memorial gifts in memory of Mr. Wade may be considered to: Harrison Athletics or Larson Elementary School.
Arrangements for Mr. Wade are entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison.
Joe had resided in Harrison since 1957 coming from Saginaw. Joseph graduated from Harrison Community Schools in 1965. Joe played football with the Harrison Hornets during his four years of High School.
On February 18, 1965, in Harrison, Joe was united in marriage to the former Carole Ann Morton.
Mr. Wade attended the First Congregational UCC, was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #2235 of Harrison, Golden Moose Club of Harrison and was co-founding father of Dancer’s subdivision Attitude Adjustment group.
Joe retired from Harrison Community Schools Custodial Department in 2003, after thirty three years of service. Joe spent a majority of his time at the Larson Elementary School Complex, where he considered his fellow employees, his second family. During his employment with Harrison Community Schools, Joe owned and operated Harrison Car Wash for ten years. After his retirement, Joe joined the Hayes Township maintenance and grounds upkeep department, where he worked four years.
Joe was an avid hunter, fisherman, bird hunter and outdoorsman and enjoyed his time spent camping with family and friends. He enjoyed hunting for and collecting Puddingstones, and on occasion, would tackle a rather large stone. With the help of his family, a shovel and a truck, a new yard ornament would appear.
Joe was a great pillar in the Harrison community and was a mentor to many youth and adults. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends, spoiling his grandchildren.
Mr. Wade was one of the Hornet Nations biggest and most loyal fans. In 2015, Joe was inducted into the Harrison Alumni Hall of Fame.
Surviving Joseph is his loving wife of fifty one years, Mrs. Carole Ann Wade of Harrison, one daughter, Pam Dorman and husband James of Harrison, one son, Joseph Wade and wife Julie of Harrison, three grandchildren: Emma Jean Wilson, Katie Rose Wilson and fiancé, Robert Buchanan and Joseph Michael Wade and fiancé, Rebecca Rose Carbone, two great-grandchildren: Robert Wilson Buchanan and Kora Ann Buchanan, four sisters: Donna Wood and husband Bruce of Seymour, Tennessee, Debbie Lepley and husband Rex of Ionia, Michigan, Ruth Ann Kahl and husband Larry of Tarpon Springs, Florida and Frances Hawkins and husband Bob of Dexter, Michigan, two sisters in law: Mary Jean Walendowski and husband John of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Ann Whitman and husband Bill of Clare, one brother in law, Donald Morton and wife Tina of Harrison, plus many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Mr. Wade was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters: Judith Wade, Nancy Martin, Kaylene Knight, Virginia Niesen and Mary Brewer and his father and mother in law, Howard and Jean Morton.
A Celebration of Joe’s life will take place on Sunday, March 20, 2016 from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison with Elder Joyce Beemer and Mr. Dick Harris officiating. Inurnment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Harrison.
Memorial gifts in memory of Mr. Wade may be considered to: Harrison Athletics or Larson Elementary School.
Arrangements for Mr. Wade are entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison.
Joseph, 69 of Harrison passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland. Joe was the son of Donald Joseph and Virginia Ruth (Visnaw) Wade.
Joe had resided in Harrison since 1957 coming from Saginaw. Joseph graduated from Harrison Community Schools in 1965. Joe played football with the Harrison Hornets during his four years of High School.
On February 18, 1965, in Harrison, Joe was united in marriage to the former Carole Ann Morton.
Mr. Wade attended the First Congregational UCC, was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #2235 of Harrison, Golden Moose Club of Harrison and was co-founding father of Dancer’s subdivision Attitude Adjustment group.
Joe retired from Harrison Community Schools Custodial Department in 2003, after thirty three years of service. Joe spent a majority of his time at the Larson Elementary School Complex, where he considered his fellow employees, his second family. During his employment with Harrison Community Schools, Joe owned and operated Harrison Car Wash for ten years. After his retirement, Joe joined the Hayes Township maintenance and grounds upkeep department, where he worked four years.
Joe was an avid hunter, fisherman, bird hunter and outdoorsman and enjoyed his time spent camping with family and friends. He enjoyed hunting for and collecting Puddingstones, and on occasion, would tackle a rather large stone. With the help of his family, a shovel and a truck, a new yard ornament would appear.
Joe was a great pillar in the Harrison community and was a mentor to many youth and adults. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends, spoiling his grandchildren.
Mr. Wade was one of the Hornet Nations biggest and most loyal fans. In 2015, Joe was inducted into the Harrison Alumni Hall of Fame.
Surviving Joseph is his loving wife of fifty one years, Mrs. Carole Ann Wade of Harrison, one daughter, Pam Dorman and husband James of Harrison, one son, Joseph Wade and wife Julie of Harrison, three grandchildren: Emma Jean Wilson, Katie Rose Wilson and fiancé, Robert Buchanan and Joseph Michael Wade and fiancé, Rebecca Rose Carbone, two great-grandchildren: Robert Wilson Buchanan and Kora Ann Buchanan, four sisters: Donna Wood and husband Bruce of Seymour, Tennessee, Debbie Lepley and husband Rex of Ionia, Michigan, Ruth Ann Kahl and husband Larry of Tarpon Springs, Florida and Frances Hawkins and husband Bob of Dexter, Michigan, two sisters in law: Mary Jean Walendowski and husband John of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Ann Whitman and husband Bill of Clare, one brother in law, Donald Morton and wife Tina of Harrison, plus many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Mr. Wade was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters: Judith Wade, Nancy Martin, Kaylene Knight, Virginia Niesen and Mary Brewer and his father and mother in law, Howard and Jean Morton.
A Celebration of Joe’s life will take place on Sunday, March 20, 2016 from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison with Elder Joyce Beemer and Mr. Dick Harris officiating. Inurnment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Harrison.
Memorial gifts in memory of Mr. Wade may be considered to: Harrison Athletics or Larson Elementary School.
Arrangements for Mr. Wade are entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison.
Joe had resided in Harrison since 1957 coming from Saginaw. Joseph graduated from Harrison Community Schools in 1965. Joe played football with the Harrison Hornets during his four years of High School.
On February 18, 1965, in Harrison, Joe was united in marriage to the former Carole Ann Morton.
Mr. Wade attended the First Congregational UCC, was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #2235 of Harrison, Golden Moose Club of Harrison and was co-founding father of Dancer’s subdivision Attitude Adjustment group.
Joe retired from Harrison Community Schools Custodial Department in 2003, after thirty three years of service. Joe spent a majority of his time at the Larson Elementary School Complex, where he considered his fellow employees, his second family. During his employment with Harrison Community Schools, Joe owned and operated Harrison Car Wash for ten years. After his retirement, Joe joined the Hayes Township maintenance and grounds upkeep department, where he worked four years.
Joe was an avid hunter, fisherman, bird hunter and outdoorsman and enjoyed his time spent camping with family and friends. He enjoyed hunting for and collecting Puddingstones, and on occasion, would tackle a rather large stone. With the help of his family, a shovel and a truck, a new yard ornament would appear.
Joe was a great pillar in the Harrison community and was a mentor to many youth and adults. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends, spoiling his grandchildren.
Mr. Wade was one of the Hornet Nations biggest and most loyal fans. In 2015, Joe was inducted into the Harrison Alumni Hall of Fame.
Surviving Joseph is his loving wife of fifty one years, Mrs. Carole Ann Wade of Harrison, one daughter, Pam Dorman and husband James of Harrison, one son, Joseph Wade and wife Julie of Harrison, three grandchildren: Emma Jean Wilson, Katie Rose Wilson and fiancé, Robert Buchanan and Joseph Michael Wade and fiancé, Rebecca Rose Carbone, two great-grandchildren: Robert Wilson Buchanan and Kora Ann Buchanan, four sisters: Donna Wood and husband Bruce of Seymour, Tennessee, Debbie Lepley and husband Rex of Ionia, Michigan, Ruth Ann Kahl and husband Larry of Tarpon Springs, Florida and Frances Hawkins and husband Bob of Dexter, Michigan, two sisters in law: Mary Jean Walendowski and husband John of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Ann Whitman and husband Bill of Clare, one brother in law, Donald Morton and wife Tina of Harrison, plus many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Mr. Wade was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters: Judith Wade, Nancy Martin, Kaylene Knight, Virginia Niesen and Mary Brewer and his father and mother in law, Howard and Jean Morton.
A Celebration of Joe’s life will take place on Sunday, March 20, 2016 from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison with Elder Joyce Beemer and Mr. Dick Harris officiating. Inurnment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Harrison.
Memorial gifts in memory of Mr. Wade may be considered to: Harrison Athletics or Larson Elementary School.
Arrangements for Mr. Wade are entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison.
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