Edward Lee Wade, Sr. was born to eternal life on Thursday February 2, 2023 at the age of 72.
Born in Monroe, AR on April 9, 1950 to William Franklin Wade and Bessie Yarbrough. Dearest husband to Edith Ann Wade for 38 years. Adoring father of Michelle Stovall, Edward Jr, Louis (Beverly), Aaron, Kevin, Jennifer (Tim) Anderson, Henry, Monica (Jason) Brinker, and Crystal (Brian). Loving Grandfather/Papa of Jonte, Anika, Faberje, Breyana, Malayla, Emma, Torin, Aidan, Rhys, Mackenzie, Lucas and Ivie. Great-Grandfather of Devin and Mason. Brother of Eugene, Willie (Irvin) Steele, Emmit, Doris, Patricia, Al (Michelle).
Proceeded in death by his father, wife, two sons Henry and Edward Jr, brothers Jesse, John, Gus, Emmanuel, William Jr and sister Lorieanne. Further survived by a host of loving nephews, nieces, in-laws and close friends.
Visitation will be held at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin on Friday February 10, 2023 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Additional visitation will take place on Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 9:30 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at Saints Catholic Church, 4051 North 25th Street, Milwaukee, WI. Burial at Highland Memorial Park to follow.