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George Wulfekotte Obituary
AGE: 88 • Lakewood
Beloved Father, George J. Wulfekotte Sr., 88, passed away Monday, May 23, 2011, in Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. He enjoyed a full and prosperous life. George was born July 22, 1922 and raised in Jersey City. He was predeceased by his parents, Bernard and Emma Wulfekotte; and his siblings, Ann Tobias, Bernard Wulfekotte and Emma Westphal. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a World War II veteran at Normandy Beach D+4. He was a grocery store owner in Lakewood before joining Prudential Insurance until his retirement. He was a Roman Catholic and a member of St. Mary's of the Lake in Lakewood. He was a proud father of seven children and was actively involved with each of them. He loved to travel and camp with his family.
George is survived by his former wife, Claire Considine of Lakewood; his sister, Margaret Harper of Lakewood; and his children, Peter and Rosemarie Wulfekotte of Wall, Thomas Wulfekotte of Blackwood, Dr. George and Laurel Wulfekotte of Oklahoma City, Anne Bollock of Beachwood, James and Maryellen Wulfekotte of Brick, Susan and Joseph McGrath of South Toms River, and Jane Grob of Beachwood. George is also survived by his 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, Stacey Younger, Clint Wulfekotte, Jed and Dana Wulfekotte, Rachel Anderson, Mariellen Bollock, Jill Sirovich, Matthew, Patrick, Abigail, Jesse and Alexander Wulfekotte, Keith and Kaleis McGrath, Kenneth and Thomas Grob. His great-grandchildren are Emily and Ben Younger, Gage and Blake Anderson.
A Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 27 at St. Mary's of the Lake Roman Catholic Church, 43 Madison Ave., Lakewood, followed immediately by cremation burial at St. Mary's Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of George to the American Lung Association, www.lungusa.org, American Lung Association National Headquarters, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004, Call (202) 785-3355. Arrangements are under the direction of Ocean County Cremation Service, 206 Lacey Road, Forked River.
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Bryan Spencer
May 29, 2011
My condolences to the Wulfekotte family.
I pray that George Sr. rests peacefully in the arms of the Lord.
I am sure that God has a special place, a peaceful place, for those men who offered this country their time, efforts and sometimes their lives to protect and defend us all.
I feel your loss in a special way because my Mother (96 yrs old) died just 2 months ago.
I am certain that George Sr. is missed as much as my Mom is.
Bryan Spencer
BRENDA MARTINO
May 27, 2011
I WAS SO SAD TO HEAR OF YOUR DAD'S PASSING ,HE TRULLY WAS A WONDERFUL MAN,, HE WAS VERY KIND TO ME ON MANY OCCASIONS,,I HOPE YOUR FAMILY FINDS COMFORT IN KNOWING HE IS WITH THE GOOD LORD NOW,,GOD BLESS,LOVE BRENDA-LARSON MARTINO
May 26, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you. Love Teri
MaryAnne Taylor
May 26, 2011
Sorry for your loss. Blessings and Peace for all George's loving family left behind.
Aimee Vanduyne
May 25, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your Dad was a wonderful man who lived a great life. He was truly loved and will be missed.
Love,
Aimee
May 25, 2011
Hey Poppy. Words cannot express the love and respect I have always felt for you. You make me proud Dad and I owe you and Mom everything. You will be greatly missed from my everyday life but I already feel such a strong connection with you in heaven. I love you with all my heart Dad. Please keep an eye on all of us, we still need you. With all my love, your daughter, Suzy.
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