Wade Schisler

Austintown- Services celebrating the life of Wade Schisler will be Friday 11am at the Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel. Wade passed away Monday evening at the Hospice House. He was born March 11, 1929, the son of Charles and Sarah (Minck) Schisler. Wade graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1947, after graduation he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Wade retired from the Mahoning County Farm Bureau in 1993 as manager after 45 years. After his retirement he was employed as an associate for Lane Funeral Homes for another 20 years retiring in 2014. He was a member of the former Wickcliffe Christian Church where he had served on various committees. He had a love for sports, playing baseball while he was in the Army and playing softball in the Austintown Church League until in his late 50’s. Wade also loved to play cards and wood working. He is survived by his children; Randy of Youngstown, Richard (Dinah) of Woodstock, IL., Pete (Suzanne) of Greenford, Rita (Jim) McClung of Canfield, 9 grandchildren,8 great grandchildren and a great great grandson. Wade was preceded in death by his wife Vivian (Knauf) Schisler whom he married June 18, 1950 and died February 14, 2017, 2 brothers and a sister. Family and friends may call from 10 am until time of services Friday at the funeral home. The Schisler family would like to thank Boardman Mercy Hospital 6th Floor and the Hospice House for the exceptional care given to Wade. The family request memorial contributions be made to the Hospice House. Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.