Yorker Wade's Obituary
Yorker Lee Wade, 85, of Decatur, IL passed away March 28, 2023 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Yorker was born April 8, 1937, in Belleville, IL, the son of Alfred and Estele (Gass) Wade. He married Donna Reeble on November 22, 1958, in Belleville, IL.
Yorker was a veteran of the US Army. Following his military service, he pursued a longtime career as an independent insurance agent.
He was a member of the Lion’s Club. During his leisure time Yorker raised homing pigeons, enjoyed fishing, racing and was an avid Cardinal’s Baseball fan.
Surviving are his wife, Donna; children, Kevin Wade (Nancy) of Nashville, TN, Keith Wade of Decatur, IL, Dr. Mark Wade (Darlene) of St. Louis, MO, Todd Wade (Jennifer) of Arlington Heights, IL, Kendra Nudd (Paul) of Berwyn, IL; siblings, Daniel Wade of San Diego, CA, Wendy Gustafson of San Rafael, CA; 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Yorker was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Chris Ann; brother, Jerry Wade and sister Sharon Gaul.
Private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital.
The Moran and Goebel Funeral Home have been entrusted with the care of Yorker. Condolences may be left to his family at www.moranandgoebel.com. Yorker Lee Wade, 85, of Decatur, IL passed away March 28, 2023 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
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