William Lloyd Wade Obituary
The memory of William Lloyd Wade (Springfield, Missouri), who passed away on August 19, 2025 at the age of 80, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Lloyd Wade to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parent Tilford Wade; his wife Karen Gudenkauf; his mother Helen Scott; his brother Winston Wade; his sister-in-law Ann Meese; and his nephew Randy Baker.
He is survived by: his sons, Carl Wade (Jean), Kurt Wade and Randy Wade; his brothers, Weldon Wade and Wendell Wade; and his siblings-in-law, Lynne Baker, Kathleen Bauer, John Meese, Vernon Baker and Jim Bauer. He is also survived by grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great grandchildren, and great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Shepherds' Fund, an endowment established for Springfield Catholic Schools' teachers at http://www.springfieldcatholic.org.