Robert E. Wade

February 28, 1934 - August 18, 2019

Robert E. “Bob” Wade, 85, of Columbus, Indiana, died at 2 a.m. August 18, 2019, at Keepsake Village of Columbus. Bob was born February 28, 1934, in Greene County, Indiana, the son of Leland and Vione Craig Wade. He married Nancy J. Brown June 4, 1955. Bob enlisted in the Marines in 1951 and served his country for 3 years during the Korean War. He was discharged in 1954 with the rank of Sergeant. Bob enjoyed a 43 year career with International Harvester (Navistar), working his way up to Chief Financial Officer. He worked with the company at various locations including Indianapolis, Chicago and Ohio. He earned his MBA from the University of Chicago and completed his undergraduate work at Indiana University and Northwestern. Bob attended Community Church of Columbus and was a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m.Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Walton officiating. Calling will be 1 p.m. until time of service Saturday. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana or the Community Church of Columbus in memory of Bob. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Nancy; 13 nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews; and several great-great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Leland Wade and mother, Vione Patterson; a brother, William “Bill” Wade and a sister, Joan Fields. You are invited to light a virtual candle and send a message to the Wade family via the internet