Norman Wade

Norman D. Wade

Sept. 6, 1920 - Mar. 28, 2010

Norman Draper Wade, 89, of Morrisonville passed away at 9:48 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2010, in Taylorville Care Center.

He was born September 6, 1920, in Morrisonville, the son of John and Geneva Draper Wade. He married Elaine Mitts on July 20, 1947, in Raymond. He was a graduate of Morrisonville High School. Norman was a life-long farmer in the Morrisonville area. He owned and operated Wade Grain Bin Sales for many years. He was a member of Taylorville Christian Church.

Surviving are his wife; son, Gene (Donna) Wade of Morrisonville; daughter, Linda Wade of Auburn; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Marilyn Himstedt of Litchfield; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles Wade; and sister, Alice Wade White.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 1, in Perfetti Funeral Home, Morrisonville, with Rev. Richard Wamsley officiating. Burial will be in Morrisonville Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, in the funeral home.