Wade Michael Olinger's Obituary
Wade Michael “Mike” Olinger, 61, of Bealeton, died Saturday, May 18, 2024 at his home. He was born January 10, 1963 in Warrenton to the late Phyllis A. and Robert E. Olinger, Sr.
Mike was a VDOT employee for 30 years. He was a gifted mechanic; there wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix, but he preferred working on a Ford. He enjoyed hanging out in the garage with his fur babies, Mikey and Lily. Mike loved fishing with April and spending time together in Nags Head, their ‘happy place.” He always had a special time with his granddaughter, who called him Pop Pop.
He enjoyed going to the Carlyle, PA swap meet and truck pulls with April. Together, they were the first husband and wife pulling team (Olinger Pulling Team), and were ITPA champions in 2002, and 2003, and 3rd place in 2004, in the 6200 modified street class.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, April Lynn Olinger; two children, Dustin Enix and Chasity Enix; two grandchildren, Wynter Rose Rodriguez, and Aiden Brown; four siblings, Darlene Fay Olinger Constant, Robert E. Olinger, Jr. (Joan), Phillip Daniel Olinger (Susan), and Patricia Olinger Jacobs (Robert), and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Chaz Campbell officiating. The family invites those unable to attend in person to view the service via live stream at https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcxNjI1NTIwMTMxMDA0MyZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==
Interment will follow at Remington Cemetery. Pallbearers serving the family will be Jason Frisbee, Mike Troiano, Antwane Jenkins, Robbie Allen, Robert Jacobs, and Charlie Elkins. One honorary pallbearer will be Dale Glines.
In lieu of flowers, donations towards funeral expenses can be made to Found and Sons Funeral Chapel.
An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandsons.com
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.
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