Ruben Wolff

PEABODY — Ruben Wolff, 83, of Peabody, husband of Grace (Dube) Wolff, died Sunday morning, March 16, 2008 at his home, surrounded by family.

Born in Medina, N.D., he was the son of the late Matt and Julia (Hust) Wolff. He received his education in Balentine, Mont.

An honorably discharged veteran, Ruben served his country as a member of the United States Army for two tours, first during World War II and then as a recruitment specialist during the U.S. occupation of Japan.

Mr. Wolff had been employed for 28 years as a machine operator for Eastern Toll & Stamp in Saugus, until the time of his retirement in 1975. Prior to that he had been employed for the Pacific Railroad in Yellow Stone County in Montana, before enlisting in the service.

Ruben is survived by his four sons, Alan Wolff and his wife Patricia, Donald Wolff and his wife Maryann, all of Peabody, Danny Wolff and his wife Denise of Salem and Jason Wolff and his wife Denise of Exeter, N.H.; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; his very special friend that he spent the last 15 years with, Mary Cunha of Peabody; two sisters, Ida Hochhalter and Violet Tanke and her husband Heinz, all of Billings, Mont.; and several nieces and nephews. He was also brother of the late Helen Wolff, Ester Raines, Pete Wolff, Albert Wolff, Edwin Wolff and Elmer Wolff.

ARRANGEMENTS: His funeral service will be held in the Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home, 167 Maple St., (Rte. 62) Danvers, Wednesday at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 to 8 p.m. For more information, inquire at 978-774-6600. Online guestbook at www.legacy.com. Donations may be made in Ruben's name to the American Lung Association, 460 Tottenpond Road, Waltham, MA 02451.