BOMBER MEMORIAL

CHRIS JOSEPH STADE ~ Class of 1966
November 15, 1947 - October 10, 2026



Chris Joseph Stade was born on November 15, 1947, in Richland, WA to Mary and Wardell Stade. He passed away at the age of 78 on October 10, 2026, at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland.

He attended Christ the King School, Chief Jo Junior High School and graduated with the Class of 1966 from Richland's Columbia High School.

Chris retired as a machinist supervisor from Areva.

Some thoughts from friends: Chris loved the outdoors, hunting big game, and he was a world class steelhead fisherman. He was a great friend and loved to solve some of the world's problems over a beer. He was also a master mechanic who could solve any problem that he was confronted with. If you had an issue or problem to solve just ask Chris, and he would find the fix.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Wardell.

Chris is survived by his wife, Ollie; his son, Ron; daughter-in-law, Susan; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and his siblings: Bill Stade ('59), Madeline Stade Adachi ('61), and Butch Stade ('62); along with many special friends.

No services are being held per the request of Chris.

The Neptune Society of Kennewick handled the arrangements.

Bomber Memorial put together by Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66).