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Rodney Wolfe Obituary
Rodney Lee Wolfe was born November 30, 1946 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to loving parents Winifred and Raymond Wolfe. He moved with his family to Santa Barbara in 1949. He attended local schools Peabody Elementary, La Colina Junior High School, and San Marcos High School where he graduated.
Rodney was drafted into the Army in 1965 and served one tour in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1967. He moved to Sacramento in 1979 where he worked at local hospitals as a mechanical engineer. He lived in Sacramento until his passing on January 14, 2026.
He is survived by his Daughter Amber Gustilo and 2 grandsons of Lompoc. His Brother Ralph Wolfe of Santa Barbara. Sister Marian Williams of Frisco Texas. Sister in-law Ina Wolfe of Hilo Hawaii. Also, numerous Nieces, Nephews, and great Nieces, and Nephews.
Preceded in death by his Parents, Twin Sister Patricia, and Brother Richard Wolfe.
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