Robert W. Wade, Indianapolis, 85, passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2014. He was born February 11, 1929 in Frankfort, IN to the late Thurl and Zula Wade. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, JoAnne Wade; daughters, Stephanie (Keith) DeTrude, Jennifer (Tracy) Mitchell; five grandchildren; along with his sister, Margaret Wade Rooker.
Bob was a proud graduate of Shortridge High School and Loyola University (CA) where he played basketball; he earned his JD from the IU School of Law in 1962. He practiced law in Indianapolis for over four decades.
Prior to his legal career, Bob served his country honorably as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps. Active in his community, Bob was Past President of the Sertoma Club of East Indianapolis. His athletic passion was golf; he relished playing golf at Hillcrest Country Club.
Bob was an active member of Tabernacle Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis and First Presbyterian Church in Bonita Springs, FL, his winter home for the past 15 years.
Friends and family are invited to a visitation at Indiana Funeral Care and Crematory, Harry W. Moore Chapel, 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, Wednesday from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. with a Christian Memorial Service immediately following at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to Bob’s favorite charity Camp Sertoma. JoAnne would like to thank everyone for their donations. Friends may sign his online guestbook at www.indianafuneralcare.com.
F. W. Axthelm says
Go in peace Captain. SEMPER FI
F. W. Axthelm
Indianapolis, Marine Corps League
Bob Meeker says
Bob was a new friend during the last five or six years. What a guy! We quickly found the common ground with his partnership with my Brother-in-law Wendell Martin, plus all the other past connections with my Shortridge background and activity at First Presbyterian church in Bonita Springs,Fl. I quickly recognized what a classy guy he was and certainly will miss him at the renion this week, plus other activities. My sincere condolence to the entire Wade family.
Mike Skehan says
Bob was loved and respected by all of the members of East Indy Sertoma. He was a working member to the end and we will miss him. My heart and my thoughts are with JoAnne and the family.
Betty Beardsley says
My condolences to you JoAnne, and your family. Ralph and Bob were good buddies, and enjoyed golfing together.I know you will miss Bob, as I do Ralph. 53 yrs together is a long time and it’s strange to be alone. My best to you. Betty Beardsley
Brenda McNulty Conroy says
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
jon abernathy says
JoAnne,
We have never met but have known Bob my entire career as a lawyer in Indianapolis for the last 30 years. Bob was such a fine lawyer and gentleman. I always enjoyed visiting with him, most recently at Lawyer’s Club dinners. Three years ago our family spent Christmas in Bonita Springs and attended the Christmas Eve service at your church. I ran into to Bob that night at the service and enjoyed a few minutes of conversation. I am sorry for your loss. Jon Abernathy
Judy Enderle says
JoAnne and Family,
I enjoyed many years working with Bob. He had such an uplifting spirit and we had many great laughs. He will be missed. My thoughts are with all of you.
Judy Enderle
Brad & Karee Haughey & family says
JoAnne and family,
Our sincere condolences. We will always remember Bob fondly from our times together in Bonita Springs. Bob was truly a gentleman and a friend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Brad, Karee, Charlotte & Ben
Elizabeth Hurlbut says
Condolences to you and your family from the Glendale Library Senior Bridge Club.
Mark Albertson says
Mr. Wade was a great guy. Known as the Mayor at Hillcrest CC in Indy, he was always very friendly and would always take time to say hello and see how things were. Our families condolences to the Wade family.
Daniel & Sherry Miller says
Dear JoAnn and girls,
We were so sorry to learn of Bob’s passing.
Sorry we couldn’t make it to the service, but we had
already made other plans.
Love to all Sherry and Dan Miller
Gene Wagner says
Farewell to you Bob, now you can get all the hole in ones you want. I am very fortunate to have been your friend thru Sertoma. You will be greatly missed by your current family and your Sertoma family…rest in peace!
Gene Wagner
Hugh Mackenzie says
Hello Jo-Anne: Anne and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You and Bob were great neighbors here in Bonita Springs. We shall miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Anne and Hugh Mackenzie.