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Eilean Wade

1965 - 2025

Eilean Wade obituary, 1965-2025

BORN

1965

DIED

2025

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Walker Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home - Norwalk

98 West Main Street

Norwalk, Ohio

Eilean Wade Obituary

Eilean Renae Wade

Apr 27, 1965 - Jan 20, 2025

Norwalk

Eilean Renae Wade, 59, of Norwalk, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025, at University Hospital in Cleveland. Renae was born April 27, 1965, to the late William Wireman and Rose (Parker) Wamack in Sandusky.

Renae grew up in Norwalk, and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1984, and was a member of the marching band. She worked for Ponderosa Steakhouse for 30 years as a manager and later became a dietary manager at Continuing Health Care in Milan. Renae enjoyed watching TV gameshows and really enjoyed Ice Hockey cheering on many different teams and all her favorite players. Described as the glue that held her family together, Renae treasured her time spent with those closest to her, especially her beloved dog Ginger.

Renae is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Michael Wade and their dog, Ginger; her siblings, Linda (Rodney Day) Wireman, David Wireman, Billie (Ron) Houghtlen, Peggy (Joe) Shinski, Betsy Webb, Sally Wireman, Chelsea (Jeff) Correll, and Steve (Marcie) Wamack; and many nieces, nephews, and many more beloved family members.

Renae was preceded in death by her parents, William Wireman and Rose Wamack; sister, Ronda Wireman; nephew, Eddy Wireman; niece, Skye Wireman; and other significant family members.

Family and friends will be received from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2025, at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 West Main St., Norwalk. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2025, and interment will follow the service at Oakland Cemetery in Sandusky.

Donations in memory of Renae can be made out to Huron County Humane Society, 246 Woodlawn Ave. Norwalk, OH 44857 or a charity of your choice.

Online expressions of sympathy can be made at www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Norwalk Reflector on Jan. 23, 2025.

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Visitation

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Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home

98 West Main Street, Norwalk, OH 44857

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24

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home

98 West Main Street, Norwalk, OH 44857

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25

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home

98 West Main Street, Norwalk, OH 44857

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