Wade Laetari was a life long resident of Wichita, Kansas. He passed unexpectedly in his home on April 5, 2020. Wade was born July 31st, 1964 to Donnis Aileen, and Ernest Otto Laetari. He married his wife Vivian on Christmas Day in 2018. Wade enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing and had a great love for music. He was an engineer at Smith and Smith Aircraft International. He is survived by his wife Vivian, brothers Mark and Val Laetari, sisters; Jane and Terri, his son Ryan, his niece and nephew; Renee and Matt, as well as 4 step daughters, many grandchildren and great grandchildren which he always cherished and thought of as his own. Wade will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who knew him. A memorial service to commemorate his life will tentatively be held in late May.