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Dennis Wade

 Dennis Crews Wade, 79 of Decatur, IL passed away 5:10 PM November 5, 2021 at Fair Havens Senior Living Center, Decatur, IL.

 

Graveside services will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, IL at a later date. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with services.

 

Memorials may be directed to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, Oak Park, IL.

 

Dennis was born June 2, 1942 in East Chicago, IN the son of Gerald and Naomi (Crews) Wade. He married Hellen Ann Martin July 1, 1967 in Clinton, IL. She passed away October 10, 1999.

 

Survivors include his children, Dennis Craig (Rennie) Wade, Shreveport, LA and Jeffery Allen (Michelle) Wade, Piper City, IL; 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sister, Sally Kibler, Robinson, IL; longtime companion, Cathy Marshall, Decatur, IL and her daughter, Christie (Rich) Weemer, and 2 grandchildren.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents.

 

Dennis had worked for the Plumber and Steam Fitters Union Local #157, Terra Haute, IN. He was a 32nd degree Mason and an avid Harley Davidson enthusiast.

 

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com