On Thursday August 1st Jerry "Stick" Wade loving husband and father passed away in his home at the age of 76. Stick was born April 25th 1943 in San Jose, California to Elden "Short" & Helen Wade. He was a veteran of the US Army 101st Airborne Division. After the military he was an electrical journeyman for over 30 years. He married the love of his life, Ernestine Wade April 24, 1976. He is survived by his three children David, Sabrina & Lisa, siblings Don, Larry & Diane "Brandy", Grandchildren Karlee, Ethan, Ashley, Danielle, JT & Alyssa, Great Grandsons Kyler & Jackson along with several nieces, nephews & cousins who loved and adored him. Stick was passionate about hunting, fishing and spending time with his dear friends and family. He will be loved and missed by all who knew him. A special thank you to Mark Lane for being a wonderful friend.