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E. Bade Obituary
NORMAL - E. Richard "Dick" Bade, formerly of Kankakee, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal on Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, at age 86.
He is survived by his dearest best friend, Betty Crusen; and six nieces and nephews, Lynn (Robert) Sandifur, Bruce (Chris) Bade, Colleen (Jim) Morriss, Sheri (deceased-Dick) Spader, Kenneth Michael (Ann) Coulter and Kevin (Mary) Coulter. He was the brother-in-law to Ken (Madeline) Coulter. Numerous great-nieces and -nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou (nee Coulter, Jan. 7, 1999) Bade; his parents, Elmer and Laura (nee Sheets) Bade; a brother, Edward L. Bade; and a sister-in-law, Jane J. Bade.
He was born Oct. 14, 1926, in Kankakee, Ill. He married Mary Lou Coulter on Dec. 23, 1950.
He was a graduate of the University of Illinois, class of 1950, receiving a bachelor's degree in economics and business administration.
He was a member of the Beta Theta Pi.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in the South Pacific (1945-1947).
He retired from Vulcan Materials in 1987.
He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, serving as an elder and very active with youth in the church. He was a volunteer at Silver Cross, active in the Loners on Wheels Camping Club and the Westminster Wonderers.
Dick loved camping and traveling in his RV. He was a loyal University of Illinois alumnus who enjoyed the Fighting Illini football and basketball.
Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, Joliet, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at 2:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Silver Cross Hospital or the American Cancer Society will be appreciated.
Visitation will be Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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