Obituary published on Legacy.com by Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock on Oct. 10, 2024.
Houghton
James Wade, 77, a resident of Houghton, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay following a short illness.
He was born on January 24, 1947, in
Hancock, MI, a son of the late James D. and Gloria (Schutz) Wade. Jim was raised in Houghton and attended St. Ignatius Catholic School and was a graduate of the Houghton High School with the class of 1965. He played football for Houghton High School and played hockey on the Laurn Grove Team and won the US Championship in 1964.
Mr. Wade was a veteran having served with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW Post 6165 and a member of the American Legion Post 186 in Hancock.
James was untied in marriage to the former Ruth Ardenault and they had three children before parting as friends. In 1985, he was united in marriage to the former Donna Tinsley and the couple made their home in Houghton for many years.
Following the service Jim began a career working for Upper Peninsula Power Company retiring after 30 years of service as a Gas Turbine Technician. He had also owned and operated the B&B Bar in Houghton for many years where he made many friends and shared many stories. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and season ticket holder that attended every home game for 17 years in a row. He was fortunate to attend 2 Packer Superbowl games in New Orleans and San Francisco with his best buddy Keith Mugford. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed visiting with his family and friends over a beverage and pickled egg. He was a loving and wonderful husband, father, grandpa, brother and friend.
Preceding him in death were his parents, his sister Janelle Siller and his son Michael Mickalich.
Surviving are: His wife: Donna Wade; His children: Jason Wade, Chris (Tiffany) Wade, Brandy Wade, Kelly (Pete) Canfield, & Jimmy (Tracie) Godfried; His grandchildren: Tony, Andrea, Hailey, Trevor, Jessica, Megan and Hunter; 5 great grandchildren; His siblings: Don (Theresa) Wade, Ron (Karen) Wade, & Pete (Masako) Wade; His niece & nephews: Alicia (Todd) McEllis, Connor Wade, & Dallas Wade; His In-laws: Joe Siller, Mark & Nancy Tinsley, Gail (John) Baima, Tina Klosky, & Margie Bevel; Numerous cousins
A prayer service for Jim will be held 12:00 pm Friday October 18, 2024, at the Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Mt. View Chapel of South Range with Fr. John Martignon to officiate. Military honor's will be conducted by the Copper Country Vets.
Friends may call on Friday October 18, 2024, from 10 am until time of services at the Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Mt. View Chapel of South Range.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Houghton Football Association, Range VFW or American Legion in Hancock in memory of Jim.
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The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Mt. View Chapel of South Range is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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