Harold W Wadman

1919 - 2005  (86 years)

• Name	Harold W Wadman
  Birth	12 May 1919	Fountaintown, Shelby, Indiana, United States
  Gender	Male
  Death	6 Aug 2005	New Castle, Henry, Indiana, United States   [1]
  Person ID	I16592	McKelleb
  Last Modified	1 Aug 2025

  
  

  Father	Gilbert Wadman,   b. Jun 1898, Indiana, United States d. 11 Aug 1992, Manatee County, Florida, United States (Age 94 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Bessie Dearmond,   b. 22 Sep 1901, Indiana, United States
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	23 Apr 1919	Wayne County, Indiana, United States
  Family ID	F4977	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mary Jane Street
  Family ID	F4988	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	1 Aug 2025

  
  

• Notes

  (Research):Harold W. Wadman, 86, New Castle (formerly of Knightstown),died Saturday in his home following a brief illness. Born May 12,1919 in Fountaintown, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Bessie(DeArmond) Wadman. H e retired from Whitco Corporation in 1983 after 20 years of service. He previously owned and operated the Sinclair Service Station in Knightstown. He had also worked at Rihm's Meat Market in Knightstown. He was a WWII veteran of the US Army Air Force, retiring from the Air Force Reserves as a Major. While in service, he flew B24s, B17s and B29 Bombers. He was an active member of the Knightstown Lion's Club and Spiceland Friends Meeting. He helped deliver Christmas gifts for the Knightstown Cheer Guild. He also enjoyed hiking, gardening and traveling. He is survived by daughters, Carol Ann (Pete) Sageser of Greensburg, Nancy Jane Wadman of New Castle; granddaughter, Mary Ann (Matthew)Frederick of Columbus; great-grandchildren, Lauren and Evan Frederick; brothers and sisters,Wayne (Sally)Wadman of Muncie, Helen (Paul) Morris of New Castle, Betty Copple of New Castle, Ronald Wadman of New Castle, Katherine(Jim) House of Bradenton, FL, Jerry (companion:Evelyn) of Wadman of New Castle; sisters-in-law, Martha (Bob) Sylvester of Bloomington, Gladys Wadman of Overland Park, KS, Juanita Wadman of Greenfield; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; wife, Mary Jane(Street) Wadman; brothers, Gilbert Wadman Jr ., Fred Wadman; and sister-in-law, Caroline Peyton. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. today at Spiceland Friends Meeting until 11 a.m. services, Pastor Sid Martin and Jeff Hinshaw officiating. Military service will be conducted by the American Legion and VFW. Memorial contributions may be made to the South Henry Dollars for Scholars or Spiceland Friends Meeting Building Fund. Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

  
  

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  Details: Death note.