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Sheldon Wolfe Obituary
Aged 82, died peacefully at his home in Berkeley on August 17th. He practiced Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis until his retirement in 2006. He graduated from the U of Chicago Medical School. He was a member of the SF Center for Psychoanalysis. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Nancy, and children, Ann (Neil) Wolff, David (Lisa) Wolfe, Mark (Molly) Wolfe, Gail (Tom) Reagan, sister Barbara Faber and 10 grandchildren. Sheldon loved to sing with the Berkeley Community Chorus. His passions included psychoanalysis, sports, music, writing poetry, listening to NPR and spending time with his family. He was a compassionate, thoughtful human being who will be missed by all. Funeral services on Tuesday 8/20 at 1pm at Congregation Netivot Shalom, Berkeley.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sheldon Wolfe
Dag Nybo
August 13, 2025
I miss you Sheldon
Dag & Claudia Nybo
September 3, 2013
Sheldon made such a huge impression on so many throughout his life. He was an amazing man. We send our thoughts and prayers
Barbara Faber
August 22, 2013
I followed in his footsteps
He was a giant to me.
My big brother with the heart of gold
Is now soaring free.
John Levenson
August 20, 2013
I am deeply saddened by Dr. Wolfe's passing. I was a psychoanalytic patient of his for five years in the '70's and benefitted significantly from his skill and humanity. I regret not having stayed in contact. My condolences to his family.
August 19, 2013
We extend our sympathy to Nancy and her family. Fred and Joanne Hagen
Alan Lazere and Toni Mayer
August 19, 2013
Sheldon was a gentle man with a great sense of humor. He enjoyed all the roles he had, especially the roles of husband and father. Our thoughts go out to the family.
Helen & Paul Canin
August 19, 2013
Sheldon was very special...gentle, kind and loving. We all have benefitted from his being. He won't be forgotten.
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