Lewis Phillip “Phil” Quade, age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, after a brief stay at the Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Zeeland.
Phil was born on July 13, 1929, in Flint, and moved to Douglas with his parents at the age of two, where he enjoyed living in this beautiful lakeside community his entire life.
He retired in his mid-80s after many years of working in public service for Allegan County, the City of Douglas and Saugatuck Township as a municipal executive, planner, city manager, township manager and county road commissioner.
In addition, he was the founding father of the Interurban Transit System and also helped create the local public library based in Douglas that has grown into the Saugatuck-Douglas District Library.
Upon retirement, he enjoyed tending to his vegetable and flower gardens, taking a daily swim, walking with his golden retriever and reading historical biographies. His love of home and community was his guiding force.
From his marriage to Nancy (Ball) Quade (deceased), he is survived by his sons, Jeffrey, David, Patrick and Michael of the Saugatuck-Douglas area, and his daughter, Janice in Arlington, Va.
His survivors also include grandchildren and great-grandchildren living throughout the United States and Europe, and several nieces, nephews and stepchildren.
Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Mildred (Brown) Quade; his wife, Mary Quade; brother, Richard and sister-in-law, Marilyn (Schreiber) Quade; brother-in-law, Dr. Calier Worrell and sister-in-law, Patricia (Ball) Worrell; and in-laws John and Clarice (Riggs) Ball.
Private services will be held at a later date. Interment will be at the Gibson Cemetery.
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