WADLE, David Paul (1952-2012)

WADLE

Posted By: Don Boucher (email)
Date: 7/21/2012 at 13:41:27

Obituary from The Des Moines Register newspaper, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA on 7-21-2012:

God welcomed David Paul Wadle, 60, into eternal life on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 after a courageous 4-year battle with cancer. David leaves behind his best friend and wife of 38 years, Patricia, daughter, Katherine (Benjamin) Ledyard, son Justin (Stephanie) grandchildren, Benjamin, Caleb, Ethan, Maximus, Anna and Madeline; his siblings, Del, Chuck, Terry, and Sharon; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victoria and Robert, brother Daniel, nephew Danny, and brother-in-law, John Madison.

Dave was an active member of St. Anthony parish. He was ordained a Deacon in the Catholic Church on August 12, 2010. He was a student of theology and philosophy until his final days and had a great desire to share his knowledge with others. He worked as an anesthesiologist at Mercy Medical Center and Mercy Medical Pain Center for 25 years with great- compassion and care.

Dave will be remembered for his faith, prayerful spirit, defense of the Church, and his tremendous love for his family. He is already missed.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2012 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with burial at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2012 also at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Pro Life Across America, Inner Visions Pro Life Health Clinic, or EWTN.