March 13, 2021 at 3:46 a.m.
Richard Wolfe
Jan. 4, 1932-March 10, 2021
Richard Arlen “Dick” Wolfe, age 89, Lake George, Fremont, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Lakeland Nursing Center, Angola, Indiana.
Born on Jan. 4, 1932 in Dunkirk, Indiana, to Garland and Mabel (Burroughs) Wolfe, his early years were divided between Dunkirk and Lake George, where his parents owned a grocery store. Dick loved lake life and boating and met nearly everyone while delivering morning papers.
Dick graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1950, then entered the United States Marine Corps right after graduating and served our country from 1951 until 1953. He was always proud of being a Marine. Following his discharge, Dick joined General Motors in Pontiac, Michigan, where he spent his entire working career.
Dick married Priscilla “Pat” Racz in 1954 and they raised two adventurous children, David and Deanna. That marriage ended in divorce, and in 1989 Dick married Joan Phelps. Dick and Joan welcomed twins Kenneth and Kevin in 1990, and in 2000 Dick and Joan moved to Lake George full time to raise the boys and enjoy his retirement. Throughout his life, Dick was active in sports, coaching baseball and long-distance bicycling, and Dick and Joan were active in the Peace Lutheran Church and various local organizations.
Dick was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Sara Frances (Wolfe) Miller and her husband Reeder; his former wife Pat; and his wife Joan.
Dick is survived by his children David (Kristin) Wolfe of Woking, England, Deanna Wolfe of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Kenneth (Alyssa) Wolfe of Hudson, Indiana, and Kevin (Calista) Wolfe of Fremont, Indiana; a step-daughter, Laura Yoder of Rockford, Michigan; and numerous cousins, nephews and grandchildren.
A family graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 17, with a memorial service for friends and family to be held at a later date.
Contributions honoring Dick's life may be sent to Peace Lutheran Church of Fremont, Indiana.
Condolences may be sent online at beamsfuneralhome.com.
Born on Jan. 4, 1932 in Dunkirk, Indiana, to Garland and Mabel (Burroughs) Wolfe, his early years were divided between Dunkirk and Lake George, where his parents owned a grocery store. Dick loved lake life and boating and met nearly everyone while delivering morning papers.
Dick graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1950, then entered the United States Marine Corps right after graduating and served our country from 1951 until 1953. He was always proud of being a Marine. Following his discharge, Dick joined General Motors in Pontiac, Michigan, where he spent his entire working career.
Dick married Priscilla “Pat” Racz in 1954 and they raised two adventurous children, David and Deanna. That marriage ended in divorce, and in 1989 Dick married Joan Phelps. Dick and Joan welcomed twins Kenneth and Kevin in 1990, and in 2000 Dick and Joan moved to Lake George full time to raise the boys and enjoy his retirement. Throughout his life, Dick was active in sports, coaching baseball and long-distance bicycling, and Dick and Joan were active in the Peace Lutheran Church and various local organizations.
Dick was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Sara Frances (Wolfe) Miller and her husband Reeder; his former wife Pat; and his wife Joan.
Dick is survived by his children David (Kristin) Wolfe of Woking, England, Deanna Wolfe of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Kenneth (Alyssa) Wolfe of Hudson, Indiana, and Kevin (Calista) Wolfe of Fremont, Indiana; a step-daughter, Laura Yoder of Rockford, Michigan; and numerous cousins, nephews and grandchildren.
A family graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 17, with a memorial service for friends and family to be held at a later date.
Contributions honoring Dick's life may be sent to Peace Lutheran Church of Fremont, Indiana.
Condolences may be sent online at beamsfuneralhome.com.
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