Adrian Thomas Wade Sr.

Adrian Thomas Wade Sr.

August 11, 1977 - July 5, 2023

Gitigebines, Adrian Wade Sr., age 45, passed away on July 5, 2023. Visitation will begin at 7 PM on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10 AM on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation, with Nazhike officiating. Interment will be in the Vineland Burial Grounds.

Gitigebines, Adrian was born on August 11, 1977, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Nadine and Lawrence Wade II. He enjoyed telling jokes, gambling, and playing scratch-offs. Adrian was an active member of the Men's Group and participated in the sweat lodge ceremonies. Being with his family, cooking, and watching the MN Vikings was how he liked to spend his time. He enjoyed basketball and taught Tehya and Adrian Jr. how to play.

Adrian is survived by his wife, Jessica Rock; sons, Adrian Wade Jr., Duane Wade, Woodrow Wade, Jesse Wade; daughters, Tehya Wade, Jenda Wade; brothers, Phillip Wade Sr., Lawrence Wade III, Maurice Garbow Sr., Brandon Wade Sr.; sister, Laurie Chase; grandchildren, Ali Rose Garbow and Arabella Wade; and many loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Wade II, and Nadine Wade; brother, Arnold Wade; sister, Mussette Wade; brother, Adrian Burris Sr.; niece, Marika Anoka.

Upcoming Events

Visitation

JUL 8. 8:00 PM (CT)

District 1 Community Center

43646 Virgo Rd

Onamia, MN 56359

Funeral Ceremony

JUL 9. 10:00 AM (CT)

District 1 Community Center

43646 Virgo Rd

Onamia, MN 56359

Cemetery Details

Vineland Cemetery

Utopia Rd

Onamia, MN 56359