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RICHARD WOLFE Obituary

RICHARD W. WOLFE, SR., 89, of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at his residence. He was born Oct. 6, 1923 and was a Army Veteran of the Korean War. He retired in 1988 as co-owner of G & W Radiator and Gfell & Wolfe Phillips 66 at the corner of S. Anthony and Creighton. He previously co-owned Parkview Texaco on Maumee Ave. He was a member of the St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church for over 60 years. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Ann; sons, Richard W. (Kathleen) Wolfe, Jr. of Fort Wayne, Robert L. (Debra) Wolfe of Fort Wayne, James D. (Rebecca) Wolfe of Fort Wayne, and Thomas J. (Judy) Wolfe of LaGrange, Ind.; six grandchildren; three great-granddaughters; sister, Martha Zuber of Hamilton, Ind. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013 at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, 1502 E. Wallen Rd., with calling one hour prior to Mass. Visitation also from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Rd. Burial at Highland Park Cemetery. Memorials to Masses or St. Vincent dePaul Society.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 11, 2013.

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February 13, 2013

I am thinking of all of you and how appropriate to put dad to rest on valentine day. He was all heart! Our prayers are with you dear friends . Tony Henry

Logan and Janis Buesching

February 11, 2013

The loss of someone we love and respect is always difficult and our thoughts and prayers are with you. In time we hope that the joy you shared together will outweigh the sadness in this difficult time.

Dale Scherman

February 11, 2013

To Ann and the boys,
Sorry to read of your loss. You have our sympathy. We will keep you and Dick in our prayers.
Dale and Marlene Scherman

Leroy and Lucy Gaier

February 11, 2013

Please know that our caring thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. With our sympathy,

Sandra Vaughn

February 11, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the Wolfe family on the loss of your father.

Ralph E. Gaier

February 11, 2013

May the wonderful memories you have of Dick lessen the sadness you feel with each passing day. My thoughts and prayers are with all.

john workman

February 11, 2013

he was a good man and will be missed by all who know him. as always we will remeber the good times.

Keith Hedrick

February 11, 2013

I'm sure you will have him with you always!

Matt Bowers

February 11, 2013

To Bob and Dick,

With Deepest Sympathy to you and your families on the loss of your dad. May you always cherish the times spent with him.

Matt, Lori, Tyler, and Austin Bowers

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