Theodore B. Hade

Theodore B. Hade, 93, of Fort Wayne, passed away on April 3, 2020. Born on August 26, 1926, in Fort Wayne, he was a son of the late Leland L. and Florence D. (Snyder) Hade. Theodore proudly served his country in the United States Navy, during WWII. He worked at Falstaff Brewery for over 25 years, and retired in 1990 from Gladieux Electric. He was an avid Bridge player. Theodore is survived by his son, Thomas Hade of Fort Wayne; daughters, Deborah McRae of Fort Wayne, Margie (Rick) Coe of Columbia City and Jenny (Jim) Gunkel of Wolcottville; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Janice M. (Hageman) Hade, in 2004; sisters, Helen Van Kirk and Dorothy Carson; and brothers, Richard Hade and Horace A. Hade. A Celebration of Theodore's Life and burial will take place at Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne, on August 26, 2020 at 11:00am. Arrangements have been entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne.