Kenneth Ray Wade, 69, of Chanute, Kansas, died Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Diversicare of Chanute. Kenneth was born February 27, 1945, in Iola, and grew up in the LaHarpe and Bayard area and graduated from Moran High School. He worked for IBP in Emporia before residing in Chanute. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially fishing. Kenneth was married to Rosanne McGaugh and later divorced. SURVIVORS: 1 Son: Don Morfitt of Emporia, KS 1 Daughter: Kimberly Usher and husband, John, Topeka, KS 2 Grandchildren: Trinity Morris and Caleb Morris 2 Brothers: James Wade of Holden, MO and Terry Wade of Lawrence, KS 3 Sisters: Patricia Riebel of Humboldt, Loretta Fretz of Delhart, TX and Cindy Brooks of Munising, MI He was preceded in death by his parents, Regnelda Wade and A. Marion Wade and step-mother Marjorie Wade. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at the LaHarpe Cemetery. MEMORIAL: Castaways Animal Shelter and Sanctuary Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. To sign the guestbook online or leave a condolence, go to www.iolafuneral.com.