NEWARK — Wade Hampton Riner Sr., 85, died at Berlin Nursing Home on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009.

He was the son of Wellington Hinchman Riner and Anna Myrtle Ballard Riner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Veronica.

He is survived by his son, Wade H. Riner Jr. and wife, Cindy; and daughters, Karen L. Riner and Elaine Fiorita. He is also survived by two brothers, Richard Riner and Kester Riner; four sisters, Ruth Riner, Mary Witten, Anna Fox and Margery Wickline; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Mr. Wade was a 23-year Army veteran with the 9th Army Infantry and a veteran of Korea and Vietnam. He was a member of Boggs-Disharoon Post 123, American Legion and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 194 of Salisbury.

He worked for Marios and Bonfire Restaurant in Ocean City. Wade enjoyed his retirement years, traveling and socializing with his veteran friends. He loved to tell jokes and make people laugh.

A private memorial service will be held at a later time.

Arrangements are being handled by Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.