Wade Harlan Mohr, formerly of Prior Lake, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 at the age of 50 while working in Kona, Hawaii. A visitation will be held Friday, March 6, 2020 from 4-7PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake. Funeral service will be on Saturday, March 7th at 11AM with a visitation 1-hr prior at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 16840 Highway 13 S., Prior Lake. Pastor Stephen Schmiel will preside, and Wade’s nieces will act as urnbearers.
On September 21, 1969 in Minneapolis, MN, Wade was born to parents Curt and Mavis Mohr. Wade loved growing up in Prior Lake. He attended school in Prior Lake and briefly at Bloomington Lutheran where he helped the basketball team win the state title in 1984.
From a young age, Wade was always active and adventurous! During high school, Wade excelled at swimming and other sports that he participated in—soccer, track, and football. He was proud to help the swimming & diving team win a conference title in the 4×100 freestyle relay. Whatever he did, Wade was always a team player and made the most of every moment.
Outside of school, Wade was an active member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church. He enjoyed youth group and growing his relationship with God. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors, a passion that he continued into adulthood.
Following his high school graduation in 1988, Wade continued his educated at the University of Minnesota for two years. A few years later, Wade married Michell Nielson in 1991 and was blessed with a son, Zachary. After parting ways with Michell, Wade was reconnected with Sarah Bock. They were married in 1998 and Wade became a father figure to Kennedy.
Wade’s knack for construction and adventurous nature took him all over the country for work—Colorado, Wisconsin, Arizona, Minnesota, Washington, and finally Kona, Hawaii. He took pride in every project he did, whether it was building fences or constructing million-dollar homes. Wherever Wade traveled, he made an impact on those around him. His easy going smile, laughter, and kindness will never be forgotten.
Wade is forever loved and missed is by his mother, Mavis Mohr; father, Curt (Kitty) Mohr; sister, Heidi Mohr; nieces, Jayde and Samairah Mohr; sons, Zachary Wilhelm and Kennedy Bock; grandson, Grayson, and countless other family members and friends.
