Bristol - Arlyn R. Wade, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha. He was born on Oct. 30, 1933 in Tomah, WI to parents Ralph and Lorene (nee. Protz). On July 25, 1953, Arlyn married the love of his life, Berniece Ida Leiting, and were married for 66 years, raising a family together.

Arlyn worked a variety of jobs before establishing Wade Landscaping in 1954. He grew the company and his sons, Dennis and Donald, continue operating it today. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed working with horses, hunting at the cabin in Antigo, WI, snowmobiling and was proud of his honorary White Fez with the Shriners. Arlyn will be remembered, as a loving, hardworking man and will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his loving wife, Berniece; his children David (Kim), Dennis (Charlene "Sharleen"), Donald (Michelle) and Deann Fude  (Ken); a very special nephew Chad(Geri) Chadwick; his grandchildren, Jamie, Amanda, Andrew (Brenda), Matthew (Nicole), Robert (Renee), Amber, Kathryn (Fiancé, Chris), Marcus (Lisa), Brandon (Michelle), Wayde (Fiancé, Rachel); his, great-grandchildren, Hevan, Emilee, Breanna, Tucker, Arlyn, Brogan, and Declan; his step-grandson, Justin Wishunt; many other relatives, family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Darlene Chadwick.

Private services for the family will be held at their home.