Richard L. Bade Villa Park, Illinois Obituary

Richard L. Bade

<p>Richard L. Bade</p> <p> - 05/17/2020</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Richard L. Bade, aged 78, of Villa Park passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Joanne Bade (nee Sauer), son of Edward C. Bade and Vera Mann Bade, and loving brother of John Bade (Bobbi), and the late David Bade (Sharon), father of 6; Daniel (Kristi), Scott (Lori Wingate), Jennifer (Tim Keating), Pamela (Tony Truby), Andrew (Tanya), and Matthew, and grandfather of 7; Amber, Olivia, Declan, Julia, Lex, August, and Stuart, uncle of many nieces and nephews, life-long friend of many, member of the Villa Park Fire Department family, and St. Alexander&rsquo;s Knights of Columbus.&nbsp;</p> <p>Dick was born and raised in Elmhurst, attending Immaculate Conception (IC) grade school and high school.</p> <p>He was a very good athlete, attending Loyola University on a partial scholarship for Track and Field. Interestingly, he ran “rabbit” ( if you are a runner, you&#8217;ll know what that means) many times for his fellow track member and friend Tom O&#8217;Hara, who set the world record for the indoor mile while they were at Loyola.</p> <p>After graduating from Loyola University with a degree in business, Dick worked first for Republic Steel Corporation and then a few years later joined Dearborn Midwest Corporation for many years, eventually becoming its owner until his retirement in 2015. He took pride in the quality of material handling products he sold and the service he offered his clients-many of whom became friends.</p> <p>In addition to fishing and NASCAR he enjoyed building custom fishing rods, woodworking, and a love of nature - hiking, birding, gardening, biking, tennis, cross country skiing&#8230;</p> <p>Finally, his pillars were his faith, love of family, friends and community! He was happiest being with his loved ones and friends out in nature.</p> <p><strong>Because of COVID-19 restrictions, services will be private. However the Memorial Mass WILL be <em>live streamed Thursday, August 20th, 2020 at 10:15 a.m. However, the Memorial Mass WILL be live streamed at<br /></em></strong></p> <p class="yiv3583173612MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p> <p class="yiv3583173612MsoNormal"></p> <p>or login to Facebook and go to Saint Alexander Villa Park Illinois. Than go to videos.</p> <p><strong>Thursday, August 20th, 10:15 a.m.</strong></p> <p><em>Thank you to all who have expressed sympathy and condolences in your kind words and actions.</em></p> <p><em>The Bade Family</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> <div class="sharedaddy sd-sharing-enabled"><div class="robots-nocontent sd-block sd-social sd-social-icon sd-sharing"><div class="sd-content"></div></div></div> <!-- memorial service program --> <!-- VISITATION INFORMATION --> <div class="obit__details"> <div class="clearfix"> <div class="grid col-460"> <p class="obit__title">VISITATION</p> <div> <div class="grid col-380"> <div class="date"> </div> </div> <div class="grid col-540 fit"> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="grid col-460 fit"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- FUNERAL INFORMATION --> <div class="obit__details"> <div class="clearfix"> <div class="grid col-460"> <p class="obit__title">FUNERAL SERVICE</p> <div> <div class="grid col-380"> <div class="date"> </div> </div> <div class="grid col-540 fit"> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="grid col-460 fit"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- INTERMENT INFORMATION --> <!-- Memorial Service Program --> <!-- END CUSTOM SECTION -->
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Leo Brueggeman,
August 17, 2020
I knew Dick mainly in high school when he was always a leader and fair minded person. I won't hold against him that I tried to date Joanne. As I look back, I would truly have enjoyed knowing more about them both. ~ Leo Brueggeman, Charleston, South Carolina
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Ryan Finn,
May 29, 2020
My heart is filled with sadness for your loss. He was a wonderful , caring, loving father. Who gave endlessly to his family as well as his parish and community. A person I looked up to greatly. I will miss him dearly. My love and prayers from my family to yours. God bles... Continue Reading
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Kimberly Stoltz,
May 26, 2020
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Kimberly Roche Stoltz and Lois Roche ~ Kimberly Stoltz, VILLA PARK, Illinois
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Ellen DeBerge,
May 25, 2020
Dear Joanne, I am so sorry to hear about Dick. I have always had a lot of respect for the fine man Dick was and the kindness he always showed to my parents, Theresa and Marty Wiora, and to my siblings and me. His many years at Dearborn Midwest were such happy years for m... Continue Reading
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Dee Dee Bauers,
May 24, 2020
Dan- I am so very sad to hear of your dads passing. Know that I am praying for you, your mom, your siblings, and all of the extended family! Dee Dee (Martens) Bauers ~ Dee Dee Bauers, Villa Park, Illinois
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Elaine and Julio Jimenez,
May 22, 2020
Dear Joanne, We are so sorry on the loss of Rich. We are praying for your entire family. May the Holy Spirit comfort you. Love, Julio and Elaine Jimenez ~ Elaine and Julio Jimenez, Villa Park, Illinois
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Noreen Quinn-Aukst,
May 21, 2020
I am so sorry to learn of Dick's death...my condolences to the entire Bade family.You are all in my prayers. ~ Noreen Quinn-Aukst, elmhurst, Illinois
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Andy and Tanya Bade
May 21, 2020
You will be missed, we love you ~ Andy and Tanya Bade
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Robert Wilson,
May 21, 2020
I met Dick on the Fire Department and worked along side him for over 20 years. I never knew a more dedicated and outstanding firefighter. He was a great person who touched the lives of so many people throughout his life and I know he will be greatly missed by many more. ... Continue Reading