Melvin C Wade

Wade, Melvin Charles Of Glendale, passed away on Tuesday, January 14 at the age of 83 years. Mel was the Director of Recreation and Adult Education at Nicolet High School from 1956-1990. Mel was a Senior Olympic State tennis champion and Hall of Fame inductee and was known for his community service, singing, organizational ability, poetry, coaching, and tennis playing. Mel attended Madison West HS and UW-Madison and then served as a US Army MP 2nd Lieutenant. Mel is survived by his wife of more than 59 years, Bette Wade; three sons: Dave Wade of Mequon, Bruce Wade of Brown Deer and Dan (Jennifer) Wade of Grafton; Grandchildren: Paul, Stephen, Gina, Eric, Matt, Jeff and Ally Wade; Brothers: Alan Wade and Warren (Mitzi) Wade; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held on Monday, January 20 – 11:00 AM at United Methodist Church Whitefish Bay 819 East Silver Spring Dr. Visitation will be at the church on Monday from 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Mel and Bette Wade Scholarship Fund (to help in need students) 6922 W. Lantern Lane, Mequon, WI 53092.