- Date Of Birth: December 14, 1946
- Date Of Death: January 21, 2019
- State: Iowa
Leslie James “Tucker” Wade, 72 of Newton died on Monday, January 21, 2019, at his home.
Tucker, the son of Leroy and Helen (Bricker) Wade, was born on December 14, 1946 in Newton. He was a lifelong resident of Newton and graduated from Newton High School in 1965. After graduation he attended Marshalltown Community College. On March 11, 1967, Tucker was united in marriage with Pam Miller in Omaha, Nebraska. Tucker worked at Winpower and then at the Maytag Company, where he retired from in 1998. He enjoyed trout fishing, drawing, painting, playing pool, swimming with his grandchildren, and going to the VFW to hang out with friends. Tucker also loved his motorcycle. He was a loving father and grandfather.
