R.E. Wolfe Obituary
Peoria - R.E. Gene Wolfe, 78, of Peoria passed away at 8:40 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at home.
Gene was born May 21, 1930, in Cambridge, Ohio. He married Ruth Elinor Wheeler on July 2, 1949, in Chandlersville, Ohio. She survives.
He is also survived by his daughter, Cheryl L. Noble of Peoria; granddaughters, Tonia (Stacy) Watts and Trina (Mike) Beck; great-grandchildren, Shannon, Taylor and Mason Watts and Brandon Beck; and sisters, Thelma (Charles) Untied, Barb (Bill) Newell and Lois Belt.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Opal (Moore) Wolfe; infant daughter, Tina June; one brother; and one sister.
Gene was a real estate appraiser for more than 50 years. He was employed with Bob Thiemann Realty as an agent and appraiser for more than 35 years. He last worked with Citizens Real Estate, retiring in 2004.
He was a member of the Peoria Area Association of Realtors and the National Association of Real Estate Appraisers.
Gene loved to fish, and he and Ruth enjoyed going to their property at Oak Run for more than 20 years.
At Gene's request, private family services will be held.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home in Peoria.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.ClaryFunerals.com.
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Thelma Untied
December 23, 2008
To my Brother, I will miss you and all of our wonderful memories together. Thanks for being part of our family. Rest in Peace Gene.
Love from all Thelma & Charles and Families
Barbara Newell
December 23, 2008
Gene,Thanks for all the good memories, the love and laughter. and being part of our family I will miss you my brother, till we meet again on those golden shores. God Bless. Love your Sister
margie randles
December 23, 2008
Uncle Gene, top of the line!!! With an
infectious laugh and a smile to warm your heart. I will miss you and all of our conversations from Politics to Sports and everything in between.
Thank you for coming into our lives bringing love, laughter and good memories.
Aunt Ruthie and Family, May God wrap you in his Loving arms and comfort you during this most difficult time. I love you all.
Nephew, Jeff King
December 12, 2008
We nephews and nieces are going to miss our Uncle Gene. . .his wit, his laugh, his big hugs, his firm handshakes, his interest in each of us. Like uncles do, he taught us a lot. Farewell, Uncle Gene.
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Tonia Watts
December 8, 2008
My Grandpa ~ a patient, ornery, loving, laughing & compassionate man. I will remember & hold him in my heart always. There is not enough room here to tell what he meant to me. He taught me so many things during all our years together ~ how to fish, how to drive, how to wrap a gift (the RIGHT way), how to play eucre, how to laugh out loud & also how to weep in times of sorrow. He taught me patience & showed me love the only way he knew how...with tears in his eyes & a smile on his face. I am his Tonia 1/2 a dollar & he is my Grandpa for now & always. May we meet again & fish on a creek bank somewhere on the other side. I love you, Grandpa.
Christina Comer
December 4, 2008
Ruth, Cheryl and Family, You have my deepest,sympathy for your loss. I know he will be deeply missed. Christina (Fischer) Comer
Cheryl Noble
November 28, 2008
In loving memory of my father. He was a man you couldn't forget. His memory will live on in me as we were so much alike. May God bless you & keep you until we meet again. Your loving daughter, Cheryl
Diana Dostal
November 26, 2008
Uncle Gene will truly be miss. He had a kind heart, wonderful since of humor, his laughs and hugs will also be miss. I know that God, made Uncle Gene beautiful angel. It's hard to believe he gone, but not forgotton. My heart goes out to Aunt ruthie and cheryl and family. May God Bless you and keep you. Love you always your niece Diana
Jackie Cole
November 26, 2008
Our Uncle Gene was one of a kind. His laugh, his smile and his warm hugs will truly be missed.Our only regret is that we didn't get to see him one last time. Our hearts go out to the entire family. We know he is in Heaven with God and His Angels where there is no more pain and suffering and that one day we will all be together again. We miss you and love you Uncle Gene. You will never be forgotten. Randy and Jackie Cole
Carmen S
November 25, 2008
I have many found memories of you and you will be missed
Jimmie JoAnne Toothman
November 25, 2008
Ruth, sorry for loss sending our deepest condolences.
Katrina Beck
November 24, 2008
In loving memory of an unforgetable person. We will love you and miss you always.
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