Wade R. Cole, age 85 of Mansfield, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 9, 1940, in Mansfield to the late William and Virgie (Dean) Cole, and on July 19, 1961, he married the love of his life, Nancy M. (Lee).
Wade worked for Crane Plumbing through many name changes and for over 30 years, and he was a longtime member of the North Broadway United Baptist Church in Shelby. He was a true man of God. He loved reading his bible and listening to the music of the Primitive Quartet, and he enjoyed singing.
He was competitive and enjoyed playing cornhole and volleyball, footraces with the grandkids, and gardening. Along with being a man of God, he was a family man, and he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was loved by everyone who knew him, and he will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his sons Wade W. (Tracy) Cole of Bucyrus, Brian (Katie) Cole of Ashland, James (Jordan) Cole of Mansfield, and David (Rachel) Cole of Mansfield; his daughters Debbie (Sonny) Owens of Shelby, Tami Bond of Mansfield, and Lisa (Bill) Back of Shiloh; 14 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Cole; his parents William and Virgie Cole; his brothers Arthur, Willard, Gene, Troy, Clayton, and Chester; and his sisters Magdalene, Edna, Annie, Martha, and Juanita.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Werner-Gompf Funeral Services, 1106 Park Avenue East, Mansfield. Services will take place on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 12:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Owens officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Park.
Online condolences may be made at www.wernergompf.com
Funeral Home: Werner-Gompf Funeral Services
Website: www.wernergompf.com