Robert Anthony Wade, age 86, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on January 31, 2024 at Trustwell Living at Miller Place in Celina.

He was born September 7, 1937 in Celina to the late Francie Q. and Mary L. (Kindell) Wade. On December 10, 1955 he married Barbara A. (Hogan) Wade and she survives in Celina, they were together for 67 wonderful years.

Other survivors include his children, William "Bill" R. (Lisa) Wade, Nokomis, Florida, Ronald A. (Wanda) Wade, Otsego, Minnesota, Steven S. (Amy) Wade, Celina and Connie (James Minnick) Wade, Wapakoneta; three sisters, Thelma Wurster, Celina, Betty Marie (Richard) Perry, Lake Alfred, Florida and Amy Williams, Versailles, Kentucky; six grandchildren, Erin, Matthew, Ashley, Derek, Haley and Adam; and six great grandchildren, Kaydence, Braxton, Brock, Addison, Grayson and Matthew.

He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Frances Lee Marek, Esther Susan Dickey and Mary Ruth Olson; and four brothers-in-law, Charles Wurster, Fred Williams, Bill Dilworth and Bill Olson.

He was a 1955 graduate from Celina High School. He retired from Crown Equipment in New Bremen after 42 years of service.

Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, stock car racing, working, gardening, doing home improvement projects with his kids and was a do it yourself type of guy. He loved his family and will be deeply missed.

Funeral services will begin at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina with Pastor Eric Muhlenkamp officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the funeral home Tuesday afternoon.

Private graveside services will be held at Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Immaculate Conception Church Endowment Fund and / or Trustwell Living at Miller Place in Celina.

Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina & St. Marys are honored to care for Bob and his family. To pay respects and to leave online condolences or memories, visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.