Brian D. Wade

Brian D. Wade, 69, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Born July 10, 1955, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of James A. "Tink" and Martha J. (Alhorn) Wade. He married Karen D. Roberts-Bundy on June 18, 1977, at St. John's Episcopal Church, and she survives.
Brian was a lifetime member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and attended St. Vincent Catholic School through 8th grade. A 1973 graduate of Bedford High School, he went on to attend Vincennes University and then went to work at GM Powertrain until his retirement in 2022. He was a member of UAW Local 440, as a Document 46 Internationally Appointed Representative over the Work and Family Program.
He was a Fourth-Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Brian loved to hunt and spend time in the woods, and was also an expert at shooting Sporting Clays. At one time, he raised German Shorthair Pointer bird dogs and loved to guide bird hunts with his dogs. He loved all animals, especially their Toy Poodle, Luna. In recent years he became a champion of Feral Cats, capturing them to get them spayed and neutered and then continuing to feed and care for them.
Brian is survived by his wife, Karen; daughter, Karly (Lacey) Wade of Madras, OR, and their children, Kai and Jake; son, Kyle (Amber Nelson) Wade of Indianapolis, IN, and their children, Helena and Mitia; sisters, Linda Wade and Susan (Brandon) Whitehouse of Fishers, IN; brothers, Jim (Mary) Wade of Washington, IN, and Barry (Carla) Wade of Bedford, IN; nieces, Jessica (John) Howell and their children, Izzy and Jackson of Washington, IN, Katie Whitehouse of Fishers, IN, and nephew, Zach Whitehouse of Fishers, IN.
He was preceded in death by his parents, "Tink" and Martha Wade; and his brother, Mark Alan Wade.
A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00AM on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Bedford, with Father John Hall, Father Victor Raj, Deacon Dave Reising and Deacon Tom Scarlett officiating. Inurnment will follow at Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:00AM – 10:30AM, also at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, with the Rosary being prayed at 10:30AM.
The Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes of Bedford has been entrusted with Brian's care and arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared and flowers ordered at www.FergusonLee.com.