John Wolfe

1944 - 2022

John Wolfe obituary, 1944-2022, Byron Center, MI

John Wolfe

1944 - 2022

John Wolfe Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 24 to Dec. 29, 2022.
Wolfe, John 9/13/1944 - 12/22/2022 Byron Center On December 22, 2022, Dr. John Roger Wolfe, D.O. of Byron Center, Michigan passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was 78. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Carol, their children Megan Wolfe and David Swain, Dr. Adam and Dr. Andrea Wolfe, and their granddaughters, Olivia, Isabella and Sadie. John grew up in Plymouth, Michigan. He completed his undergraduate degree at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI in 1966 and was a member of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. John completed his medical degree at the Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri in 1971 and his internship and residency at the Pontiac Michigan Osteopathic Hospital in 1976. He was a practicing surgeon for 30 years in Saginaw, MI. Upon retirement he spent his time restoring a 1954 wooden Chris-Craft boat he named Full Circle. He launched the boat with this family in 2014. An avid outdoorsman and prolific vegetable gardener, John was happiest fishing on one of the great lakes, hunting deer in the woods of Michigan and harvesting the many varieties of tomatoes he grew every summer. During the winter months you could find him rooting for his home-town hockey team the Detroit Red Wings. At John's request there are no memorial events planned. Donations to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Waterways fund in his memory are encouraged as an alternative to flowers.

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February 14, 2023

Kevin F Brown posted to the memorial.

February 9, 2023

Edward Peszko DO posted to the memorial.

February 3, 2023

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Kevin F Brown

February 14, 2023

I remember John from the time he came to Saginaw and trained with him as a medical student band intern. I later returned to Saginaw as a practicing Physiatrist. John was a great teacher and surgeon. He was well respected by the DO and MD physicians in Saginaw. He has been missed since his retirement. Condolences to his family.
Kevin F Brown, DO

Edward Peszko DO

February 9, 2023

I am so sorry about your loss. God bless

john kovesdi

February 3, 2023

so sorry to hear of John's passing. I have many good memories of our internship in Pontiac. He is missed. John Kovesdi DO (class of 1971)

Dr Gregory and Diane Szyperski

January 4, 2023

To the Wolfe family - We were saddened to hear of Johns passing, and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. What an incredible Physician he was - we have wonderful memories of him.
Dr Gregory and Diane Szyperski

Brad Alward

December 30, 2022

My deepest sympathies to the entire Wolfe family. Adam, I always enjoyed talking with your dad either in the clinic or visiting on our walks in Hunting Woods. We lived on Delevan drive. May he rest in peace.
Brad

Kathie Carlton

December 28, 2022

Carol, Megan and Adam I am truly sorry for your loss. Dr. Wolfe was an Icon, He has forever etched a spot in my heart. Working for and with him for 28 years was a pleasure. I can say he will be missed so very much. Carol, Megan and Adam hugs for you All.

Jon French

December 27, 2022

My heart aches at hearing this news but take some solace in knowing he is at peace.
Dr Wolfe and his entire family are such incredible people. From fishing trips to Canada, to trips to East Jordan, hockey trips and skating in their back yard rink -he was such an amazing (& extremely patient) man. He never was mad about anything -even when it involved a hockey puck going through the window, or Adam and I coming back after curfew at the cabin -he just smiled that incredible smile and said, "Well you did it, now you have to pay the fine" all with twinkle in his eye. Adam and I raked the entire beach.
So many incredible times and memories. This man among men taught so much.
My deepest condolences to Dr Carol Wolfe, Meegs and Dr Adam Wolfe. Gone but never ever forgotten.
Jon

Jan Schury

December 25, 2022

This you know Carol that John was a physician to our family, a professional associate of Arno's plus a dear, dear friend. I have so many memories of the good times we had together. We did get to see John's progress restoring "Full Circle" & were very impressed with his skills. My daughter & myself are also thankful for his surgical skills. Keeping you Carol & your family in my heart & in my prayers. Love Jan

collette mercier

December 23, 2022

John was the most affable able and available surgeon I have ever encountered and I always had complete confidence in his abilities to diagnose and then save patients´ lives. I am honored to have known him.
Every time I spoke with him on phone he would say "Hello, this is your conscience speaking".
My deepest condolences to his lovely family.
Sincerely,
Collette L Mercier, MD

Louis Byrne and Family

December 23, 2022

Dr John was a very warm and kind physician . He excelled as a physician a great role model for medical students and physicians in training . Condolences to his family relatives friends and colleagues .Louis Byrne MD

Pete and LeAnn Engles

December 23, 2022

To the entire Wolfe family - our prayers and thoughts go out to you. We are so sad for the loss of your dad Adam and our heart breaks for you all. Our hope is that you are able to find comfort in all your beautiful memories and the fact that you will one day be reunited in heaven. All our love, Pete and LeAnn Engles

Darlene smith

December 23, 2022

Adam and Andrea and girls,
Thinking of your family at this sad time. He will always be a part of your lives. May you feel Gods comforting love as you continue to reminisce about your dad and grandpa. Praise God for a loving dad. Randy and Darlene Smith

Eung Youl and Choon Kim

December 22, 2022

We are so sorry for your father.
May heavenly comforts with his family.

Mary Lynn Arvanitis, D.O.

December 22, 2022

I was fortunate to work with Dr. Wolfe as a colleague at St. Luke´s, now Covenant hospital. Appreciate so much what he did for the osteopathic profession in Saginaw. He was very kind to me when I was a new physician. Prayers for peace and strength to his family,

Jackie Babcock

December 22, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I´m so sorry for your lose Adam and Andrea and family

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