Wayne Raymond Gadow

1947 - 2021

On December 13, 2021, Wayne Gadow passed away and went to be with the Lord at Carroll Hospital Center, Westminster, after a brief illness. Born September 23, 1947 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Raymond Gadow and Daisy Ann Gadow, nee Winkler; beloved husband to his wife Linda Miller Gadow, of 52 years; devoted father to his daughters, Jennifer Steen and her husband John, and Adrienne Korman and her husband Richard; cherished grandfather to Sarah Alexander, Mary Alexander Clatterbuck and her husband JD, Rachel Steen, Calleigh Rayne Korman, and Sienna Jane Korman. Wayne was a graduate of Baltimore City College in 1965 and enlisted in the US Navy from 1966-1970. He was stationed in Guam and Da Nang Vietnam. Wayne and his wife Linda owned and operated Universal Souvenir Company from 1970-2001 located in the old Pleasant Valley fire house. In addition to being an entrepreneur, Wayne and Linda were Chaplains for the Westminster City Police Department from 2010 to the present day. He was involved with the Walk to Emmaus, 7 Mile Walk with Jesus, and many other parachurch activities. Wayne knew no stranger; he was a friend to all who knew him and shared the good news of the Lord to all. A Celebration of his Life and Memorial Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 10th, 2022 at the Crossroads Church, 895 Leidy Road, Westminster (21157) with the Reverend Jono Contestabile officiating. There will be a family graveside service of His earthly remains in Meadow Branch Cemetery, Westminster. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Wayne's name to Crossroads Church, Eldersburg Campus, 895 Leidy Road, Westminster, MD 21157 or to Samaritans Purse, BGEA, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607. Online condolences may be offered at www.myersdurborawfh.com. Arrangements by the MYERS-DURBORAW FUNERAL HOME, P.A., of Westminster.