Wade S. Pfendler

Remsen- Wade S. Pfendler, 51, formerly of Kirkland Road, Forestport, passed away at his residence on the Evans Road, on Thursday, November 12, 2015. He was born in Utica, on December 6, 1963, a son of Arthur "Scott" and Helen Ingersoll Pfendler. He grew up in Forestport, where he attended elementary school, later graduating from Adirondack High School, Boonville with the Class of 1982, and was known for his incredible talent playing football and baseball. He played baseball for Forestport Little League, the position of pitcher and third baseman in high school baseball; he also played on the Boonville Babe Ruth Baseball Team, and on the Charles J. Love Post American Legion, Baseball Team, Boonville. Wade will be fondly remembered as a ball player who could throw a baseball like no one else. For several years Mr. Pfendler was employed as a heavy construction laborer in bridge construction for Hanson Construction Co. of Oriskany Falls. In his adult life he enjoyed hiking, camping and spending time with his family and friends. He loved music. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister and her husband, Royanne and Duke Sprowell, Forestport, 3 nephews, William and wife Brittany Sprowell, Dennis Sprowell and Matthew Sprowell and many aunts, uncles and cousins on the Pfendler and Ingersoll sides of the family. Wade's family extends a special thank you to the Fletcher family and to Jewels and Eric, for the great kindness they extended to Wade over many years. There will be a celebration of his life will be held at a future date to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to the Forestport Athletic Association, C/O Forestport Town Hall P.O. Box 137, Forestport, NY 13338.