Ralph Wade

Ralph Darrell Wade, 73, of Owensville, passed away on April 16, 2019. He was born on Jan. 28, 1946, to Mona June (Wilkinson) Alka and Ralph Elvis Wade in Princeton. Ralph was a 1964 graduate of Owensville High School. He married Linda Dianne Straw on July 16, 1964. They have three children, Robbin (Carl) Sparacino of Owensville; Jason (Tricia) Wade of Fort Branch; and Jeromy (Dawn) Wade of Owensville. He was retired from the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers after 35 years of service with Local 374 out of Hammond, Indiana. Riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle was his greatest joy besides his kids and grandkids. He also enjoyed building and fixing things and occasionally fishing. Ralph was preceded in death by his father; father-in-law Elvis Straw of Owensville; sister Jana West of Tuscon, Arizona; brother-in-law Mike Straw of Owensville; and great-grandson Curtis Robinson. He is survived by his wife of nearly 55 years, Linda and children; grandkids Adam (Kayla) Robinson of Owensville, Jacob (Jaci) Wade of Evansville, Kyle (Leandra) Wade of Newburgh, Kameron Wade of Owensville, Noah Wade of Fort Branch, CJ Sparacino of Owensville; and great-grandkids Tyler Martin, Izaac Krutsinger, Myah Bigge, Wyatt Wade, and Ember Wade. Also, mother Mona Alka of Mt. Carmel, Illinois; brothers and sisters Don (Beth) Wade of Vincennes, Mike Wade, Patti (Janton) Morgan of Mt. Carmel, Dana Wade, Kris (Bill) McClane of Mt. Carmel. A special thanks goes to Heart to Heart Hospice for their care during this difficult time.