Karl Wolf Obituary
Karl E. Wolf, age 91, of St. Cloud, Minnesota, formerly of Brainerd, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Edenbrook Nursing Home in St. Cloud, MN
Karl was born on October 4, 1934, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the son of Emmett and Esther (Freysinger) Wolf. He graduated from John Harris High School in Harrisburg and later proudly served a tour of duty in the United States Air Force.
Karl later married Mary Ellen Blessing, who preceded him in death in 2022. He was also preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Richard Wolf; and his sister, Joyce Leo.
Karl is survived by his son, Glenn (Charlotte); daughters, Debbie (Larry) Kuhn and Kara; grandchildren, Eric, Jonathan (Kirby), and Nicole (Michael); great-grandchildren, Hailey, Westley, and Nathen Hindman; and great-great-grandchildren, Theodore and George Hobbs. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
It was Karl’s wish to be cremated. Interment will take place at a later date at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, Minnesota.
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