John W. Wolf Jr.

John William Wolf Jr. of Saginaw MI, died surrounded by his family on October 16, 2018 at the age of 78. John was born on June 6, 1940 to Jane and John Wolf both natives of Saginaw. He was a proud graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Notre Dame University, and the University of Detroit Law School, Magna Cum Laude. John fell in love with and married Marilyn A. Wazny in 1962. In June they celebrated their 56th anniversary at their family cottage in Walloon Lake, MI, where John loved piloting his pontoon boat for sunset cruises over the last 40 years. For the last 25 years the couple has spent their winters at Clearwater Beach, FL, with friends and family. John frequently expressed how blessed he was by spending time in "the two most beautiful places on earth". John loved to play golf and gin rummy. John was an extremely hard worker and was driven by the desire to be the best that he could be. One of his favorite sayings was "the harder you work, the luckier you get". John was not only an excellent attorney but alsoa true life counselor and friend to each and every one of his clients, staff, and business associates. John was respected for his intellect and his unique talent to make very complicated situation simple. Everyone will remember his compassion and willingness to help others; if you needed help - John Wolf was always there. John is survived by his devoted wife, Marilyn and by his three loving sons and families: William (Debra, John, & Cara); James (Karen., Jackson & Meaghan): and Andrew (Jennifer & Julia). John became the family patriarch after his father passed at the young age of 54 and is survived by four sisters and brother: Carolyn, Nancy, Patsy, Sarah, and Mike, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to being a loving husband, father, great friend and business partner he also thrived as a true leader as: (1) past President of the Saginaw Country Club, (2) Member of the Saginaw County Bar since 1964; (3) followed in his father's footsteps as an assistant city attorney, (4) established with his best friend, Tom Joseph, a very successful law firm and since 1998 has been a member of the law firm of Braun Kendrick, Finkbeiner, P.L.C. serving his clients for well over 50 years, (5) Board of Director on numerous non-profit and profit organizations, including his most proud work with The Field Neurosciences Institute, (6) recipient of the Badin Guild of the University of Notre Dame, and (7) a member of five generations of attorneys. John's quick wit and attention to detail served him well. John will be remembered for his devotion to his family, faith, clients, and friends and his passion for leaving this world a better place than he found it. His faith was his foundation and his word was his bond. He made many deals with just a handshake. John had a special gift that earned him the trust and respect of all he worked with, befriended, and loved him for the person he was. John was a family man and loved spending time with and was proud of his three boys and the successes they have each achieved. He loved to kid around with his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews who referred to him as "Daddy-O. This world has lost a great generous man, a true "one of a kind" when it lost John Wolf. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to The Field Neurosciences Institute, St. Dominic Church or a charity of your choice. The Wolf family would like to thank everyone who has made John's life and ours so truly awesome! The family will welcome visitors at 9:30 am Monday October 22, 2018 at St. Dominic Church 2711 Mackinaw St, Saginaw with the funeral to follow at 11:00 am. A reception will follow at the Saginaw Country Club.