Richard P. Wade

August 13, 1932 - February 28, 2021

Richard P. Wade, age 88, of Mentor, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 13, 1932 in Cleveland, OH to the late William Dane Wade and Ruth Patch Agresta. Richard served in the United States Army from February 8, 1952 - February 8, 1954. He was an entrepreneur, which allowed him to travel the world, with many successful businesses, though cherished the toy manufacturing company the most. Loved golfing with Carol and their many friends. They were members of Pine Ridge and Madison Country Club. He was a jokester, loved gardening in his yard, loved spending time with family, spent endless time with his grandchildren taking them to many county fairs along with their endless activities. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Carol E. Koscik-Wade; daughters, Colleen (Michael) Thomas and Darla (Daniel) Sladek; 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren along with his brother, Arthur (June) Wade, along with many nieces and nephews. Preceding Richard in death are his parents and his son, Jeffrey Wade and brother Howard Wade. The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, March 5, 2021 at the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. Masks are required and social distancing is encouraged during all publicly attended events. “Due to COVID-19 protocols, the family wishes for limited visiting time.” A funeral mass will be held at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, March 6, 2021 at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 9114 Lakeshore Blvd. Mentor, OH 44060. Please meet at the church. Masks are required and social distancing is encouraged during all publicly attended events. Interment will be in All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, OH. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72101, Cleveland, OH 44192 or donate online at www.hospicewr.org Please offer condolences at www.brunners.com