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Rev. Joseph A. Wolf

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Joseph Wolf Obituary

Name: Visitation for Rev. Joseph A. Wolf
Start: 2016-05-26T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-05-26T23:45:00.000Z
Location: St. Rita Parish

Wolf, Rev. Joseph A. Born to Eternal Life on May 19, 2016, at age 74. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Catherine. Beloved brother of Charles (Eileen), Robert (Mae), the late Raymond (Jeanette), the late Bernadette, the late John (Mary Ann), the late Richard, Mary (James) Cox and the late David (Barbara). Special friend of Susan Kranz and Justin Kranz. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, his priest brothers and loving parishioners. Fr. Wolf was ordained to the priesthood on May 18, 1968 by Most Reverend William E. Cousins. Prior to his retirement from active ministry in 2007, Fr. Wolf served in various positions at the parishes of Mother of Perpetual Help, St. Agnes in Butler, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Catherine of Alexandria (Granville), Our Lady of Good Hope, St. Anthony in Menomonee Falls, and St. Margaret Mary. Visitation will be held on Thurs. May 26, 2016, from 4pm-6:45pm, with a Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 7pm, all at St. Rita Parish, 2318 S. 61st St. (south 60th St. at west Lincoln Ave.), West Allis. Private entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. May He Rest In Peace

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on May 22, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Wolf

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14 Entries

Eileen Martin (Kocherhans)

June 13, 2017

I loved Father Wolf.. Although I graduated in 1968, I met him during CCD and CYO as well as church masses. My mother, bless her heart used to mistakenly refer to him as "Father Fox". We lived directly across the street from the Church's front doors on Villard Ave. My condolences to Father Wolf's family and friends. Eileen Martin (Kocherhans)

November 5, 2016

Father Joe was a good man took us to the Wolf's by the science store and that place pay per view wwf matches so mamy things he loved me and my family. and we love him .REST IN HEAVEN. Christopher Marshall M.P.H. Student/ alter boy

Love, Howie Anderson, Chrissy and Jim Tuszynski

July 8, 2016

We just found out about his death today. I was shocked.
We knew Father Joe from St. Margaret Mary. He was such a wonderful and caring man, He is now with the Father and angel watching over everyone who knew and loved him. Our sympathy goes out to the Wolf and Cox family. I will miss him and will always keep him in my memories. He had a very contagious laugh. Our prayers are with his family

Sherry Ann

May 31, 2016

You will always be remembered as the man who baptized me; as well as being family

Kathy Steffan Pronley

May 26, 2016

Joe, Fr. Joe, was very special to me during his years at St. Agnes Butler. He was always willing to come to the CCD classes I taught, presiding over our Seder meals each year. He was much more. He helped us "young adults" long before the Church welcomed "young single adults" When our parish had a Bowling league, he was my partner, when our parish had a Bridge league, he was my partner. It was at his surprise birthday party in 1974, that I met the man I would end up marrying. At our wedding, during his homily, Joe said that he didn't know if he was losing a bridge partner or gaining a kibitzer. Joe was the best!! I know he is watching over all of us now. He will remain in my heart and prayers.

Al and Terri pawlak

May 26, 2016

Been with our family for many many years. He married my husband and I and our oldest daughter. Baptised a grandchild. The only reason I would go to church. My husband has known him for many years dating back to MPH days when he would take a group of kids up north. He was a kind, sincere soul. God was just waiting for you.
The Pawlak's

Darlene Schaefer

May 26, 2016

My heart goes out to the Wolf and Cox's family. I know him as Uncle Joe from the services that he did for my Mother and Father. Also from other services that he did for the family. Lord has call him home now to teach many others about the Lord. Keep all of your memories close to your heart as he will watch over you now.
My prayers are with you all.
Love Always
Darlene/Herman

C Salmins

May 25, 2016

We were blessed to have Fr. Joe as the celebrant at our wedding and he baptized our daughter. Fr. Joe bowled with my husband and my dad in a tournament in Ripon many years ago - it was special time spent with him.

Tracy Ford-Tomas

May 23, 2016

I remember him as a kind man with a great laugh! He blessed us at MPH twice...I was very young the first time he was there, but very glad when he returned...He touched mine and my Dad's heart! RIP Fr. Joe!

P Foster

May 23, 2016

Fr. Joe, is a special priest who spread a wonderful message. I was privileged to have known him as a young Man and also he ordained over my Marriage. I will never forget his kindness!

May 23, 2016

Fr. Joe was a great friend to my mother and our family. He will be greatly missed!
Terry Altstadt-Van Norman

Monica Zimmerman-Roben

May 22, 2016

Fr. Joe has always been very special to our family. He was at St. Agnes when I was there and a great friend to the Zimmerman family. He baptized my oldest daughter at our home, and he said my mom's funeral mass. You were a great messenger of God and I am sure he welcomed you with open arms when you arrived. Say hi to the family, I am sure they were there to play Sheepshead as soon as you were settled! :)

Christina Corrao-Pavelchik

May 22, 2016

I consider myself blessed to have know Fr. Joe. He was a man that cared for so many not because he had to but because that was the person he was. He made me laugh so many times over the years. He gave to so many in all the ways he could.That sincere, heartfelt smile will never be forgotten...RIP Fr. Joe. You'll be missed!

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