Wade Samuel Love

Wade Samuel Love obituary, Wayne, OH

Wade Samuel Love

Wade Love Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Barndt Funeral Home - Wayne on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Wade Samuel Love, age 69, of Helena, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday October 11, 2025, at St. Catherines Manor of Fostoria. He was born on July 9, 1956, in Fremont, Ohio to Virgil & Janet (Rife) Love.
Surviving Wade are his children, Tabitha (Love) Higgins spouse Michael Zent, Kellie Poland, Casey (Rebekah) Love, Kevin (Beatrice Della) Love and Stephen (Jessica Watkins) Busack, grandchildren Skyler, Hunter, Kayden, Justice, Emma, Jayla, Payten, Ryker, Jayce and 2 on the way, sisters Debbra Miller of Helena, Ohio, and Vicki (Dean) Webb. Wade was preceded in death by his parents, sister Teresa Love and brother-in-law Donald Miller.
Wade attended Gibsonburg Schools. He then went into the Army and proudly served his country. For many years he worked at American Ventilation in Bradner, Ohio and worked for many years as a painter on the side.
All arrangements have been entrusted to Barndt Funeral Home in Wayne. Online condolences can be sent to Wade's family at www.barndtfuneralhome.org.
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