Wade Anthony Strain

Wade Anthony Strain, 34, of Utica, died Tuesday, November 1, 2005 as a result of an automobile accident. First and foremost, he was a devoted husband and wonderful daddy. They enjoyed riding dirt bikes, playing games and reading bedtime stories together. Family was important to Wade before all else. Wade was the president of the Yellow Banks Dulcimer Society, and his grandfather Bill taught him to build and play dulcimers. He was a Civil War re-inactor who enjoyed being outdoors, shooting black powder rifles, and celebrating the Native American heritage and history. Wade gave of himself in life and continued giving of himself as a tissue donor at his death.

Wade is survived by his wife of 11 years, Zoe Rohrer Strain, and his daughter, Emma Strain, of Utica. He is also survived by his parents, Gary and Elaine Strain of Utica, his in-laws, Cathy and Eddie Rohrer of Owensboro, grand parents, Bill and Alicia Wright of Owensboro, sisters-in law and husbands, Sarah and Bryan Henderson of Utica, and Rebecca and Buddy OBryan of Owensboro, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends and relatives.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm. Friday, November 4, 2005 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Browns Valley. Friends will be received at Glenn Funeral Home on Thursday, from 12 to 8 p.m. with prayers at 7 p.m. The visitation Friday will be from 12 p.m. until the funeral service at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with burial in St. Anthony Church Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Emma Strain Scholarship Fund.