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Nancy Wade Obituary
1938 - 2019
Nancy was born on May 28, 1938 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Thomas and Ruth (Poticher) Klinger. The family moved to Elyria, Ohio, where Nancy graduated with Honors from Elyria High School in June, 1956. She then enrolled at Bowling Green State University and graduated with a degree in Education. It was here that she met and ultimately married Marvin C. Wade of Springfield, Ohio. They were married at the University's Pout Chapel on May 1959. In the current year they celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary. The couple moved to Columbus shortly after marriage for Marvin to enter graduate school at The Ohio State University and Nancy to begin teaching in the Columbus School System. While teaching, Nancy received the Heritage Foundation's award for "Outstanding Teaching." Nancy and Marvin both retired in 1991 and spent considerable time in the next few years traveling including all 50 U.S. states and 55 countries. Nancy continued being involved in the community serving on the Board of the League of Women Voters, Officer in the Powell, Liberty Historical Society and numerous committees assignments for the Powell United Methodist Church. She has also worked for 35 years with the men and women of AA. In spite of all of the above activities Nancy and Marvin managed to acquire and raise a son (Scott) and daughter (Staci). Nancy is survived by the above and grandchildren, Jordan Wade, Evan Wade, Thomas Presley, and Mitchell Presley; daughter-in-law, Jennifer; beloved sister, Jane and husband, Joe Chelena, and nephews, Jonathan and Aimee Sewell, Matthew Sewell, and Andrew Chelena and Heather Raiti. Also sister-in-law, Betty Wade and daughter, Bindle; nephews, Rick and wife, Sheryl and Darrell and wife, Cathy; and many other relatives across the United States. Services are planned on Saturday, September 21 at 10AM at the Powell United Methodist Church, 825 E. Olentangy St., Powell, OH 43065. In lieu of any flowers, please consider donations to the church. To send an online condolence, please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.
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September 19, 2019
Scott and Staci, so very sorry to hear about your mom. I am sure she will be greatly missed. It has been a very long time since I babysat you both. You were my favorite kids to babysit for.
Sue Erwin Dew
Kerry McGinnis
September 18, 2019
Oh, Nancy. I am so fortunate to have spent many Saturday mornings with you at Overbrook Presbyterian. So smart, so funny, such a role model. I will miss you.
Mary Ellen Rittel
September 18, 2019
Nancy was one of my best friends for over 33 years. She was kind, loving and honest. She loved her friends, her family, her community and her country. She will be sorely missed by everyone, but especially by me. I am so pleased that she went peacefully. And I know that, wherever she is, she will be organizing everyone!
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September 17, 2019
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Naomi DeCapua-Stanley
September 17, 2019
Dear Marv, Staci and Scott,
I am Naomi DeCapua-Stanley. I was Administrative Assistant to Marv Wade, et al, at Nationwide Insurance, home office, in Columbus, OH. I worked there for 14 years, but not all that time with him. Marv is a very intelligent man. Because Nancy graduated from high school with honors, then she graduated from BGSU (when it was only a corn field). As a teacher, she received an "Outstanding Teaching" award. So, I know she also was very intelligent, like Marv.
I send my sincere condolences to all of you. I believe Marv told me that Nancy also taught at St. Timothy's Catholic school...1980s. I am very glad you four celebrated Marv's and Nancy's 60th wedding anniversary this year! Congratulations and God bless the four of you. May Nancy rest in God's peace. May you, Marv, your grown children and rest of the families be comforted by God's angels, especially your own guardian angels.
Sincerely, with my prayers,
Naomi DeCapua-Stanley (Used surname of Stanley at Nationwide.
Amy Johnston
September 17, 2019
Today my Gratitude List includes "to have known Nancy and remembering that there is ALWAYS something for which to be grateful."
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