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Joseph Wolter Obituary

Joseph (Joe) Wolter, 87, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 5, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Marie Wolter; son, Donald J. Wolter and his wife, Susan, of Roanoke, their children, Jessica, David, Michael and his wife, Anne; son, Douglas M. Wolter and his wife, Vicki, of Cumming, Ga., and their children, Katie and Stephen; brother, Eugene Wolter; and sister, Evelyn Gaines. Funeral service will be held 3:30 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2009, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church. The Rev. Msgr. Thomas G. Miller will officiate. Entombment will follow at the Chapel Mausoleum of Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Mar. 6 to Mar. 8, 2009.

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Sandra Winter

March 7, 2009

Dear Wolter Family,
George and I were very sorry to hear about Mr. Wolter. He is in God's care now. He and his wife have been wonderful neighbors for the last thirty years. We will sadly miss seeing him in his yard and sitting on his porch.
God Bless, Sandra and George Winter

Richard Wolter

March 6, 2009

Aunt Marie and Family, Sorry to hear about Uncle Joe. Our prayers are with you.
In His Love,
Richie and Family

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