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George Ade Obituary
Lafayette - ADE, George Leonard, age 75, of Lafayette, passed away on Monday, March 8th, 2021. Originally born in Elmhurst, Illinois, George graduated from Hammond High School in Hammond, Indiana, in 1963. He was an academic man, and earned both his bachelor and graduate degrees in German from Purdue University, West Lafayette, before enlisting in the Army in 1969. George served in the Army for several years, performing his duties as an intelligence officer in both East and West Germany, and was honorably discharged in 1972.
George was a loyal Boilermaker, and worked for Purdue University his entire career. The community will remember him best for being the athletic ticket manager for more than 35 years, retiring in 2012.
George was an avid sports fan, and he loved having a job where he not only got to support the Boilers, but also share the love and excitement of sports with others. He was a career man who was known for being honest, forging professional relationships that lasted decades.
Those who knew George knew him as a quiet man, but never without presence. Though loyal to Purdue and his country, his first loyalty was always to his family. George was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Ade and Eleanor Schroeder. He is survived by his wife, Katy Snider; daughter, Allison Noland and her husband Christopher; son, Alexander Ade; sister, Virgina Miller and her husband Robert; granddaughters Maggie, Isabelle, and Quin; grandson, Samuel; and nieces Catherine and Anne. A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on April 10th, 2021, in the main chapel at the Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, 1718 W 350 N, West Lafayette, IN 47906. The family asks that COVID-19 precautions, including mask wearing and social distancing (to the extent possible), remain in effect. If friends would
like to donate to an organization in George's honor, the family recommends the Salvation Army.
". . . gentleness is stronger than severity, water is stronger than rock, love is stronger than force." - Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha
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Mike Thiel
April 13, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Kathie Young
April 10, 2021
I was so sorry to hear of George's passing. I wish I'd have read this obit earlier so I'd known of the service plans. I would have been there to support and offer condolences to my friend, Katy. However I didn't read the obit until today after the service was over. Anyway, Katy and family, please know that i continually pray for you during this difficult time of grieving, and you are in my thoughts partculatly this day as you lay George to rest. If you ever need to talk, please reach out to me. I love you, my dear friend.
Kathie
Nell Kretzschmar
April 8, 2021
Remember seeing George working in the yard , entertaining son or later grandchildren or working garage when I walked in our neighborhood. Always so great with the kids and always smiling. Sending a hug Katy. Your old neighbor, Nell kretzschmar
Laurie Studebaker
April 7, 2021
My dearest Katy, I am so very sorry. I wish I could be there in person on Saturday, but I will be thinking of and praying for all of you. Sending you huge hugs and all the love in my heart.
Tom andat Porter
April 7, 2021
Katy, we are so sorry to read of George's death. I, Pat, worked part-time in the ticket office in the early 90's. George was always patient with the seasonal staff, and at times I'm sure some of us tried his patience. I don't remember him ever showing that he was upset. I'm sure he will be missed by his family and friends. What a gentle and mild-mannered man George was.
With sympathy,
Tom and Pat Porter
Peg Brummett Pine Village
April 6, 2021
Katy & Family
My prayers to all of you. I worked at the Athletic Ticket Office from 1978 to 1988. George was one of the nicest bosses that I ever had & he was the same way with everyone he came in contact with. I am glad to have known him & his family. I am so sorry for your loss.
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