He was a little bit ornery at times and loved to tease his kids and grandkids. Everyone in the family had a nickname and it was used frequently. Raymond Wadle was a hard working family man that will be missed by many people. Survivors include, six children: Nancy (Doug) Brown of St. Francis, MN, Frankie Wadle of Nevada, MO, Edward Wadle of Melcher-Dallas, Sandra Goering of Melcher-Dallas, Geralyn (Lance) Brattain of Ft. Wayne, IN, Douglas Wadle of Melcher-Dallas, 18 grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, many step-great grandchildren, brother, James (Fran) Wadle of Knoxville and a special friend Naomi Miller of Melcher-Dallas. He was preceded in death by his daughter Threasa Wadle, wife, Janice Wadle and two brothers: Bernard and Frank Wadle. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. Steve Ebel officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM, Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Melcher-Dallas. A Rosary will be led by Fr. Steve Ebel at 7 PM following the visitation. Memorials may be given to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the Dallcher Legion Post #632 in Melcher-Dallas or Honor Flight Network. Condolences may be shared at www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com