Ralph Wade

Ralph was born on August 14, 1934 in Warren, PA. He was the son of the late Ralph “Ted” Wade and Eva Anderson Wade.

Ralph graduated from Warren Area High School in the Class of 1952. He served in the Navy from October 1952 to October 1960. He also served in the US Army from October 1961 to October 1964.

He married the love of his life, Susan Louise Vincent, on September 4, 1965 and had two “well loved” children. Ralph was very involved in his children and grandchildren’s lives. He spent countless hours coaching, co-leading groups, mowing ball fields and being there for every event. He retired from Northwest Savings Bank as a Loan Officer and later enjoyed being a cement laborer.

Ralph is survived by his daughter Paige Schumann, his “Paigey Poo Precious” and her husband Mark, whom he loved as a son; his granddaughters; Jessica and Bethany Schumann, who “made his heart sing” and were his world. His sister Carol Wade Hanna, who was always there for him and made the most fun sparring partner and her husband John who has always been a special part of his life. He is also survived by many great nieces and nephews and their spouses who have been a special part of his life in so many ways.

He is preceded in death by his wife Susan, his son Paul Andrew Wade, greatly missed for too long, his parents, brothers; Paul, Robert and Neil Wade. Sisters; Leila Mack, Beatrice Maley, Phyllis Rowland, Constance Gilson, Patricia McDougall, Versal Munch and Gayle Thompson. Several nieces and nephews dearly loved and missed.

Friends will be received at the Peterson-Blick Funeral Home, Inc., 1003 Penna. Ave. E, Warren, PA on Monday, July 8, from 4 to 7 pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 9 at 11 am., with Deacon Ray Wiehagen, officiating.

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