David K. Wade Sr.

November 25, 1936 - October 5, 2018

WADE, David K. Sr. – 81 David K. Wade Sr., 81, of Lafayette, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018 at 8:45 a.m. at St. Vincent Hospice Facility in Indianapolis. David was born on November 25, 1936 in Lafayette to the late Norman B. and Helen D. (Snyder) Wade. He was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School, and went on to serve in the United States Navy aboard the USS Hancock in 1958. David married Sandra Jane Gould on November 23, 1965 in Lafayette, and she preceded him in death on April 27, 2007. He worked in maintenance at Jefferson Smurfit for 38 years. David was a life member and past president of the Eagles Club. He was also a member of the Navy Club, Voiture 40 & 8, and Moose Lodge. David enjoyed going to the Outpost Bar & Grill, and the Ben Hur Tavern. He was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed camping and fishing. Surviving are five children; Roberta Steele-Cain of Lafayette, Dennis (wife: Vicci) Steele of Lafayette, Robert “Tony” (wife: Tarian) Steele of Detroit, MI, Tammy (husband: Kevin) Harris of Lafayette, and David K. Wade Jr. of Lafayette. Also surviving are two siblings; Teresa Nice of Lafayette, and Carol (husband: Gene) Zeider of Goodland, fifteen grandchildren, and sixteen great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by one sister, Roberta Wade. Services will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior at Simplicity Funeral Care. In lieu of flowers please make a memorial contribution to the American Heart Association. Share memories and condolences at www.simplicity-funeralcare.com.