Photo courtesy of A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors
Royal Oak, Michigan
Apr 23, 1932 – Dec 16, 2018 (Age 86)
Richard was born on April 23, 1932 and passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018. Richard was a resident of Royal Oak, Michigan at the time of passing. He graduated from Lansing Sexton High School in 1950, where he also met his future wife, Linda Wallace. After Dick was drafted into the Army, they moved to California where he was stationed at Beale Air Force Base. Family will receive friends Friday, December 28th from 4-7pm at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (btwn 13-14 Mile). Memorial Service Saturday, December 29th, 11am at First Presbyterian Church, 529 Hendrie Blvd., Royal Oak. Visitation at church begins 10am. A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel) 32515 Woodward Ave (btwn 13-14 Mile) Royal Oak MI 48073 Visitation - A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel) Wade, Leroy Richard "Dick" Visitation - A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel) 32515 Woodward Ave (btwn 13-14 Mile) Royal Oak, MI 48073 Friday, December 28, 2018 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM First Presbyterian Church 529 Hendrie Blvd. Royal Oak MI USA 48067 Service - First Presbyterian Church Wade, Leroy Richard "Dick" Service - First Presbyterian Church 529 Hendrie Blvd. Royal Oak, MI 48067 Saturday, December 29, 2018 11:00 AM Gathering begins 10 AM First Presbyterian Church 529 Hendrie Blvd. Royal Oak, MI US 48067 248-541. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak or the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Michigan Chapter.
Mr. Wade was my violin teacher at Wanda School and HP Jr. High, and I also took private lessons from him. He was very kind and a wonderful teacher.
Pat Hedgecoth
October 01, 2021 | School
I have great memories of Mr Wade from my high school years. He was our orchestra teacher at HPHS in the early 1960s. I also had private violin lessons at his home in Royal Oak. The violin that I presently have was purchased from Richard almost 60 years ago when he told me it was about 115 years old then. My very best wishes to the Wade Family on your loss but knowing that Richard had a personal part to play in bringing music to many over the years.
William Hempel
July 13, 2020 | Student
1986 Orchestra Year end banquet with concertmaster Charles Bingham
Dear Roger and David and Mr. Wade's Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.
I enjoyed having your Dad as my music teacher/ orchestra conductor at Berkshire Middle School and Groves High School for many years. (Graduated in 1986). He was and still is my favorite teacher. Although I chose a different career, he helped make music a part of my everyday life, and each day I play or help my 2 kids play, I think of him. He was a wonderful violinist/ musician but more...
Lily Chow
April 20, 2019 | Laguna Beach, CA
Dick was a wonderful violinist, and taught music, both in public school and private students. He sang in the choir at the First Presbyterian Church for many years. He and his wife Linda welcomed their sons' friends into their home often, and had many parties during their sons' teen years. Linda had a famous recipe for chocolate cake called "30 Minutes from Bowl to Belly" that was enjoyed by both teenagers and adults. They both were so hospitable and welcoming. Dick will be missed! My...
Helen Dusenbury
December 19, 2018 | Royal Oak, MI | Friend
