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Wade Summer, 50, Owatonna

Wade Summer, 50, Owatonna, obituary

Wade Justin Summer, 50, of Owatonna, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.

Wade was born on April 18, 1974, to parents Larry and Barb (Richard) Summer in St. Paul. The family moved to Owatonna when Wade was 3 years old. He graduated from Owatonna High School with the Class of 1993.

He went on to work in several factory jobs over the years, the last 10 at Bosch in Owatonna.

Wade’s hobbies included deer hunting, fishing, stock car races, watching sports on TV (football and hockey).

Wade is survived by his parents, Larry and Barb Summer, sibling Dean (Dena) Summer; niece Dani (Daniel) Licht; nephew Damon (Amelia Schultz) Summer; great nephew Dawson Licht; aunts, uncles and many cousins as well as special friends Brenda Grunwald and Bob Wigham.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Marvin and Gerty (Larson) Summer and Lloyd and Irene (Niehaus) Richard.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Owatonna VFW, 135 Oakdale St.

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