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Cole Wade Obituary
Cole Phillip Wade
2016 – 2023
KENOSHA - Cole P. Wade, 7, of Kenosha, WI, was born to heaven Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI. He was surrounded by family, love and prayer. He was born August 9, 2016, in Kenosha WI, the son of Nicholas and Sara (Nelson) Wade.
In his seven years of life, Cole found happiness in many places and activities. He was born with a passion for fishing, and spent many hours with a fishing pole in his hand no matter the weather. He loved going to the family cabin where he could fish, catch toads and snakes, ride his 4-wheeler, shoot his BB gun, have campfires, and go on ATV rides.
Cole also enjoyed practicing his golf swing, playing baseball, setting up tracks for hot wheels or trains, and playing with his cousins and friends. Cole never met a stranger and could make anyone smile, especially with his pranks and jokes. He loved to laugh, and brought true joy wherever he went. Cole gave the best bear hugs, loved so hard, and ended each day by praying for others.
Cole attended Christian Life and Mount Carmel for his preschool years and Whittier Elementary for Kindergarten where he was loved by all. His home church was Kenosha Bible Church where he learned more about the love of Jesus through Sunday mornings, AWANA, and Vacation Bible School.
His memory is cherished and honored by his loving parents, Nicholas and Sara; big sister and fierce protector, Laney; grandparents: Phillip and Robin Wade, Gregory and Robin Nelson; aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, friends, classmates, teachers, and others from all over the world.
Cole joins his great-grandparents: Gerry Wade, Janice Gename, Steven Hultz, Henry and Gladys Nelson, great aunt, June Nelson and generations beyond in heaven.
In place of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either of the following in tribute to Cole:
• RMHC Eastern WI, Attn: Liz Lippert, 8948 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226
• Childrens Wisconsin – Milwaukee Campus https://giving.childrenswi.org/ways-to-give/tribute-gifts
A Celebration of Life for Cole will be held in the spring.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111-60th Street
Kenosha, WI 53144
Phone: (262) 654-3533
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Memories and Condolences
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Laney your sis
March 26, 2025
I miss you buddy I think beau is gonna come visit in a couple years which probably feels like just a couple seconds for you
Jia Parker
May 28, 2024
I’m so sorry for your loss your in my prayers. I don’t know Cole but my little sister know him and she would tell me how she saw his sister Laney walk him to class every day.May god bless you and your family
Mark Widmar
November 20, 2023
Phil, I can't imagine losing a grandchild.....my strongest condolences to you & your family.
Julia Bush
November 16, 2023
My condolences to all of Cole's family, keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers every day. Cole always brought a smile to my face and loved every hug he would give and always the sweetest boy. Thinking of you all.
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