H. Wade Dudrow

H. Wade Dudrow, 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on November 4th, 2023, at Univ. of MD Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. Wade was born in Frederick, MD on May 10th, 1935. He was a lifelong dairy and grain farmer. His family moved to Marengo Farm in 1939. After farming Diamond Back Cove his family purchased North Glenwood Farm, now Waterside Village. Wade attended Talbot Co. Schools where he was a member of the 4-H Club and FFA. He graduated from Easton High School in 1953. From 1955 – 1957, he served in the 2nd Armored Division, 57th Tank Battalion operating tanks in Germany. Wade served on many committees including ASCS Commission committee, State Sire power committee, County DHIA board, County noxious Weed Committee, Talbot Co. Farm Bureau President serving 2 terms as President, State Farm Bureau Vice President & First Vice President. Southern States board of directors and Agway Board of directors, Talbot Petroleum board, and Easton Ruritan Club. He was a life member of the Elks 1622 and VFW. He was a chartered member of St. Marks United Methodist Church serving on the board of trustees, usher, finance committee, administrative board and volunteered with many projects. When asked what were the proudest moments in his life, without hesitating he indicated his family and having won the Atlantic Rural 4-H tractor operators’ contest at age 17. His score set a record that held for 30 years. In addition to his wife Janice of 66 years, Wade is survived by his children Wendy Dudrow Cadell (David), Richard Dudrow (Debbie). He was lovingly known as Pop-pop to his grandchildren, Jordan, Brooke (Josh), Jenna (Casey), Brandon (Erin), and Great Grandchildren – Colton, Caden, Bennett, Carter. In addition, he is survived by a very close brother-in-law Ronald McCarty (Mary) and loving sister-in-law Rosalie Dudrow, and by many nieces and nephews. Wade was preceded in death by his parents Glenn C. Dudrow and Catherine Dudrow, sister, Jane Carroll and brother, Donald Dudrow Retiring from dairy farming in 1988, he continued as a grain farmer until 2001. Needing to pursue his love of being outside and operating equipment he continued helping local farmers and his son with his lawn care business. Wade and Janice enjoyed traveling over the years with some of his favorites being a riverboat cruise from Vienna to Amsterdam, a trip to Hawaii, and Caribbean cruises with their family. More recently he enjoyed doing puzzles, reading, and driving his pickup around town. Visitations will be at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home in Easton on Sunday, November 12, 2023, from 2 – 4 pm and Monday, November 13th from 9:30 to 10:00 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Easton. Services will begin at 10:00, followed by Internment with military honors at Woodlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to St. Marks United Methodist Church, 100 Peachblossom Rd. Easton, MD 21601 or Talbot Ag & Education Center, Inc. 10659 Hiners Lane, Easton, MD 21601.

H. Wade Dudrow

May 10, 1935 - November 4, 2023