Joseph-Wolfe-Obituary

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Joseph D. Wolfe

Lansing, Michigan

Dec 30, 1928 – Dec 10, 2017 (Age 88)

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BORN
December 30, 1928
DIED
December 10, 2017
AGE
88
LOCATION
Lansing, Michigan

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Palmer Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes - Lansing Chapel Obituary

 

Joseph Dale Wolfe passed away peacefully in his home on December 10, 2017. Joe was born on December 30, 1928 in Vincennes, Indiana to D. Glenn Wolfe and Bonnie B. Brocksmith.  At age six, his family moved to Princeton, Indiana, where he graduated from Princeton High School in 1946 as...

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I worked in H.R. at the Board of Water & Light when Mr. Wolfe was a member of the Executive staff. (I don't think I ever addressed him as Joe!)
Anyway, as time went by I decided that working for him was the only other job I would want (other than my H.R. job). I always respected him because he, in turn, respected others and treated others kindly. Definitely a gentleman.

I hired in at the BWL a year before Joe and knew him throughout his career at the company. He was the best of the best. Always a gentleman and treated everyone with respect. The BWL lost a great man when he retired, but his legacy is remembered by all of us who had the privilege of working with him. The BWL was a better place with Joe's guidance and knowledge.

I had the privilege of working for Joe for many years at the BWL. He was always kind and a gentleman in very sense o the word. He expected a lot from his employees, which drew him much respect. He made e a better person. He as a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him. He always came back to the BWL to visit friends and co-workers. I enjoyed those visits very much! It showed he never forgot people he cared for. Joe, you are free now to enjoy those Angel wings. I know you will...

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My dear Uncle Joe. Although life never brought us together to know each other, I love you very much. I am so touched with how you were such a wonderful dad and husband. God bless you. Rest in peace handsome uncle. Give all my loved ones a hug. Watch over all of us down here. We need it. All my love, your niece.