Francis Warner Wade was born on March 25, 1928 to Alma Elizabeth (nee Keller) and Francis Edward Wade in Richland Center, Wisconsin. Francis graduated from R.C. High School in 1946 and went on to enlist in the United States Army that same year serving in the office of General Patten as an aid. On June 30, 1951 he married the love of his life, Marilyn Joyce Kolley. Francis became a Chaplain for River Bluff Nursing Home and the Winnebago county jail. He joined the auxiliary police in 1975 and went on to become a paramedic. Francis was a proud veteran, an avid photographer and camper, and a very active member in New Life Bible Church. Above all, there was nothing he loved more than his family. Francis passed away February 7, 2020.
Francis is Survived by seven children; seventeen grandchildren; forty-one great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren. Francis was predeceased by his wife Marilyn and his brother and five sisters.
A Celebration of Life Visitation will be Friday, February 14, 2020 from 9am until the time of service at 11am at New Life Bible Church (US Route 20 & Hoisington Rd, Winnebago, IL 61088). Private Entombment. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made out to New Life Bible Church.
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