Richard David "Rich" DeWolf

Richard David "Rich" DeWolf obituary, Erie, PA

Richard David "Rich" DeWolf

Richard DeWolf Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP - West 38th St. on Jun. 25, 2025.

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Rich DeWolf passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at UPMC Hamot. Born in Erie on May 28, 1992, he was the son of David DeWolf and Christine (Carbo) Meade.
Rich worked as a machinist at Sligan Plastics in North East. He enjoyed gaming, hiking, and collecting sports cards. He loved his dogs, his "fur babies" Loki and Odin as well as the outdoors. Rich was also an avid Pittsburgh sports fan.
He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Elmer DeWolf and an Uncle Joseph DeWolf as well as his fiancés grandfather, Francis J. Karle, Jr.
Survivors include his fiancé, Tarah Karle; his parents, David DeWolf and Christine (Carbo) Meade; a brother, Arthur Meade; and a niece, Harper Meade.
Friends are invited to a brief graveside service on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery Section 10.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Rich's name may be made in care of Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1595 West 38th St. at Greengarden Blvd.
If you would like to make a donation in memory of Richard "Rich" David DeWolf, please visit the Tribute Fund.

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July 1, 2025

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June 27, 2025

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June 26, 2025

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Chaz Bianchi

July 1, 2025

I love you brother, you´re one of my closest friends and I´ll miss you forever. Rest Easy Wolf, we´ll meet again someday

Christina (MOM) Bennett

June 27, 2025

You will be sadly missed by all. I was privileged to have met your smiling face.

Kaylee Villafranca

June 26, 2025

Missing you something fierce Richard

Nichole

June 25, 2025

My love and prayers are with you and your family

Melissa Wilcox

June 25, 2025

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