Scott Andrew Wade

Scott Andrew Wade passed away at home on March 23, 2026. Scott was born on September 29, 1969, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Ken and Phyliss Wade. He is survived by his daughter Kelsey and son Easton, mother Phyliss, brother Steven (Ann) Wade, sister Michelle (Dan) Novak, aunts Dana Wade, LaDonna Edeburn and Gloria Gross, and his beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. Scott is predeceased by his deeply loved father Ken, who was his lifelong hero.

Scott graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School in 1988 and from Fort Scott Community College in 1990, carrying with him not only a diploma but a deep love for baseball. He played the sport at both schools and continued long after, joining men’s softball and baseball leagues where he forged friendships that lasted well beyond the final innings. Gifted with natural athleticism, Scott embraced nearly any activity that let him move, compete, or simply have fun - biking, golfing, archery, shooting, yard games, pool, darts, ping pong, water sports, and snowmobiling all had a place in his life. He also found joy in woodworking and home projects, especially those that conveniently justified adding another tool to his collection.

From his earliest days, Scott felt most at home under open skies. He loved the outdoors in all its forms—camping beneath the stars, fishing quiet waters, boating across sunlit lakes, and hunting the landscapes he knew so well. Just as meaningful to him were the simple moments around a campfire, where laughter, stories, and easy conversation with family and friends wove some of his happiest memories. His fishing adventures took him from Nebraska’s muddy banks reeling in catfish to the vast Atlantic, where he once pulled in both a stingray and a shark. Hunting was a passion, too, carrying him from pheasant fields to the wilds of Louisiana in pursuit of alligators. Always with a camera packed with his rod, gun, or bow, Scott’s natural eye for beauty grew with every outing, and his talent for photography paired perfectly with the very landscapes he loved.

Although Scott’s jobs didn’t define him, he made many friends at K&Z Distributing, Crete Carrier, and the trucking companies he worked for. When shoulder pain finally forced him to set aside his worn baseball glove and perform less strenuous work, Scott turned wholeheartedly toward the creative spirit that had always lived within him. He poured himself into painting, drawing, photography, and music - each a new way of seeing and sharing the world. Through all of life’s seasons, he was faithfully accompanied by his cherished dogs Scotia, Ginger, Elmo, and Gizmo four loyal companions whose presence brought him comfort, joy, and an unbroken thread of love.

Scott moved through life with a bit of a restless joy and an open heart, gathering friendships, skills, and stories wherever he went - on ballfields, back roads, lakeshores, job sites, and around countless campfires. Though his outward life reflected strength, competition, and motion, beneath it lived an artist’s soul that was observant and deeply creative, always looking for beauty to capture, something to build, a song to feel, or a moment to turn into memory.

Scott’s greatest joy in life was being a father to his two children, Kelsey and Easton. He carried an unwavering love for them - one that shaped every hope he held for their future. Scott was profoundly proud of the remarkable young adults they have become, celebrating their milestones and accomplishments, including their graduations, with a full heart and a smile that said more than words ever could. Their character, kindness, and intelligence were his life’s finest legacy that no wealth could match, and he cherished every moment of watching them grow into the people he always knew they could be. Through them, and in our special memories, Scott will always be with us.

In lieu of flowers memorials those wishing to honor Scott’s memory may contribute in care of the family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on April 3, 2026, at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.