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for Russell WOLFE
Lara wolfe
December 6, 2020
You are still remembered and so loved. We still talk about Daddy and our memories. We still miss you every day. Thank you for all you did for us. Thank you for your permission to continue to live life. Know that you will always be my Russer, the first man to ever really love me back. I dont come back to this site much, but did today for some reason. We love you. See you later.
Lara
March 4, 2015
It has been a year as of this past January. I have not been able to view these comments until now. Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Cassedy is doing well. We miss him. Our Russer and Big Daddy. We got each other's jokes, often knew what each other were thinking, went through a lot of tough times, had a lot of fun, and were blessed with our precious gift from God, our Sweet Pea. I am blessed that he loved me.
Becky Sorg
February 26, 2015
Kirk and I are spending the next few days with your BEAUTIFUL LITTLE CASSEDY. You we be so PROUD OF HER. She is reading and writing very well and loving first grade. She is also learning to ice skate and taking tennis lessons. We love her so much and Lara is taking GREAT Care of her. We all miss you more than we can even say.
Becky Sorg
December 30, 2014
Russ, We just went through our first Christmas without you. You were so missed! You remain in our thoughts and hearts. I can only imagine the CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION YOU HAD WITH JESUS AND OUR LOVED ONES. LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU EVERY DAY! I DO LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AGAIN.
September 20, 2014
Miss you brother. Hope I can make you proud in the years to come.
Art Wilson
February 18, 2014
I only came to know Russ through his big brother soon after I moved to FL about a dozen years ago. I quickly learned that Russ was a tremendously talented, successful and hard working family man. This last chapter of his life proves his enormous drive and zest to live life to the fullest. He is now in a well deserved better place and may he rest in peace.
Kristine Wolfe
February 17, 2014
February 14, 2014
I love my Uncle Rusty. He had a strange and wonderful sense of humor! I usually couldn't tell if he was joking or not. He loved his family so much. Uncle Rusty was always there for family despite working 700 hours a week. I was scared to take my car to a guy interested in buying it from Craig's List. Russ left his busy business and came with me to protect me from getting taken advantage of. I also shaved my legs for the first time (about 5th grade) at his house. My parents were not there and I thought this would be a great idea. I sliced my shin open with Rusty's razor I found in the shower and started to bleed. After several hours of bleeding, I had to go tell him. He must not have ever told my parents on me because they don't remember. I loved hearing his stories about his neighbor too, hilarious! When I was little, Rusty would tell me not to tickle his feet. This was of course a challenge. I loved to tickle his feet! He would laugh and I felt like a winner. It took many years before I realized that he liked having his feet rubbed (tickled) and he would keep up the laughs to keep me tickling. This Christmas Rusty picked out a Snoopy on a sled for Jake (he loves it). This will remain in my family like the Snoopy Uncle Ricky gave either Benj or I as a kid and the honey bear Grandpa Wolfe gave me. It is not the gift itself but who chose it and why. I am so thankful for the many memories and feeling of love that I received from him. Cassedy took the spot of youngest grandchild from me when I was 32! We waited soooooo long for her. What a blessing this child is to the family. I see half Rusty and half Lara when I look at her, a perfect combo. I look at the pictures of him and Cassedy, what a twinkle in his eye and pure joy in his smile. I have so much respect for his numerous qualities like being a provider, his work ethic, his engineer mind, but mostly for the loving accountability to all his family, quiet but strong support, and his clever humor. I miss him.
Sonda Sorg
February 17, 2014
February 14, 2014
I will always remember Rusty being a great family man. When we were visiting and able to attend Cassedy's birthday parties, it was obvious what a proud and happy father he was. He was always fun to be around and very welcoming. I could always tell how much enjoyment he had from just being around family. He will never be forgotten.
Jeff Sorg
February 17, 2014
February 14, 2014
Uncle Rusty, You are and will always be missed by so many. I think about you often, and the memories that I have of you. I will always remember your sense of humor and the fun that you always had being around your family. You were loved and respected by all of your nieces and nephews. I have always had a love for sports, but I can definitely say that I feel that I attribute a huge part of my love for Notre Dame football, the Indianapolis Colts and the Indy 500 to you. When I was growing up, I'll never forget how I thought it was so cool that you got to go to the Indy 500, and couldn't wait until I got older to be able to go. I'll never forget eventually going to two Indy 500's with you and watching a couple others on TV with you and Lara. You were a great Uncle, husband, father and brother. Rest in peace and I can promise that you will never be forgotten.
Becky Sorg
February 17, 2014
February 14, 2014
Rusty, Today is Valentine's Day and I feel that a huge part of my heart is gone since you left this world almost 4 weeks ago, already. You are so missed by your family that is left behind. It helps to know that you are at peace and surrounded by LOVE in the presence of our Lord and so many of our family. I know they were thrilled to welcome you home. I want to wish you Happy Valentine's Day - you have a piece of my heart with you. Love you always, your oldest sister
Ken Wolfe
February 17, 2014
February 14, 2014
I have lost a best friend and brother. Bad choice of words, he isn't lost I know where he is. We shared so many good times at sporting events, a vacation in Hawaii, working on home projects, renovating a 1960 Austin Healy, fishing and just kicking back with good food and cool spirits. His friends became my friends and my friends became his. He lived right, fought the good fight and deserves this final peaceful rest.
Your Big Brother
Shane Zentz
February 17, 2014
February 14, 2014
My Uncle Rusty will be missed by many. He had a positive effect on the lives of many people, including me. He had a very good work ethic, but was also a fun person to be around. I remember the fun I had as a child when he took me ice fishing and also when he took me for a ride in his Cord convertable (before he moved to Florida). He was also a good family man, I remember him always willing to help my mother out and when our house needed work he was always there to help. I will miss him always but at least I know he is now with God, his Mother and Father, his Brother Ricky, and my Mother (his Sister, Kathy).
Becky Sorg
February 17, 2014
Miss you and love you so much, Russ!
Edie and Mike Hinsch, Priscilla Wolfe, Russ and Jake
February 15, 2014
Disney with Russ, Lara, Cassedy and Jake
February 15, 2014
Uncle Rusty kicking the ball around with Cassedy and Jake
February 15, 2014
Disney World 2013. Uncle Rusty got us all ice cream! Yummy!
February 15, 2014
February 14, 2014
Cassedy, Rusty, and Jake at Chucky Cheese
Kristine Wolfe
February 14, 2014
I love my Uncle Rusty. He had a strange and wonderful sense of humor! I usually couldn't tell if he was joking or not. He loved his family so much. Uncle Rusty was always there for family despite working 700 hours a week. I was scared to take my car to a guy interested in buying it from Craig's List. Russ left his busy business and came with me to protect me from getting taken advantage of. I also shaved my legs for the first time (about 5th grade) at his house. My parents were not there and I thought this would be a great idea. I sliced my shin open with Rusty's razor I found in the shower and started to bleed. After several hours of bleeding, I had to go tell him. He must not have ever told my parents on me because they don't remember. I loved hearing his stories about his neighbor too, hilarious! When I was little, Rusty would tell me not to tickle his feet. This was of course a challenge. I loved to tickle his feet! He would laugh and I felt like a winner. It took many years before I realized that he liked having his feet rubbed (tickled) and he would keep up the laughs to keep me tickling. This Christmas Rusty picked out a Snoopy on a sled for Jake (he loves it). This will remain in my family like the Snoopy Uncle Ricky gave either Benj or I as a kid and the honey bear Grandpa Wolfe gave me. It is not the gift itself but who chose it and why. I am so thankful for the many memories and feeling of love that I received from him. Cassedy took the spot of youngest grandchild from me when I was 32! We waited soooooo long for her. What a blessing this child is to the family. I see half Rusty and half Lara when I look at her, a perfect combo. I look at the pictures of him and Cassedy, what a twinkle in his eye and pure joy in his smile. I have so much respect for his numerous qualities like being a provider, his work ethic, his engineer mind, but mostly for the loving accountability to all his family, quiet but strong support, and his clever humor. I miss him.
Sonda Sorg
February 14, 2014
I will always remember Rusty being a great family man. When we were visiting and able to attend Cassedy's birthday parties, it was obvious what a proud and happy father he was. He was always fun to be around and very welcoming. I could always tell how much enjoyment he had from just being around family. He will never be forgotten.
Jeff Sorg
February 14, 2014
Uncle Rusty, You are and will always be missed by so many. I think about you often, and the memories that I have of you. I will always remember your sense of humor and the fun that you always had being around your family. You were loved and respected by all of your nieces and nephews. I have always had a love for sports, but I can definitely say that I feel that I attribute a huge part of my love for Notre Dame football, the Indianapolis Colts and the Indy 500 to you. When I was growing up, I'll never forget how I thought it was so cool that you got to go to the Indy 500, and couldn't wait until I got older to be able to go. I'll never forget eventually going to two Indy 500's with you and watching a couple others on TV with you and Lara. You were a great Uncle, husband, father and brother. Rest in peace and I can promise that you will never be forgotten.
Becky Sorg
February 14, 2014
February 13, 2014
Rusty, Today is Valentine's Day and I feel that a huge part of my heart is gone since you left this world almost 4 weeks ago, already. You are so missed by your family that is left behind. It helps to know that you are at peace and surrounded by LOVE in the presence of our Lord and so many of our family. I know they were thrilled to welcome you home. I want to wish you Happy Valentine's Day - you have a piece of my heart with you. Love you always, your oldest sister
February 14, 2014
I have lost a best friend and brother. Bad choice of words, he isn't lost I know where he is. We shared so many good times at sporting events, a vacation in Hawaii, working on home projects, renovating a 1960 Austin Healy, fishing and just kicking back with good food and cool spirits. His friends became my friends and my friends became his. He lived right, fought the good fight and deserves this final peaceful rest.
Big Brother Ken Englewood, FL
Shane Zentz
February 14, 2014
My Uncle Rusty will be missed by many. He had a positive effect on the lives of many people, including me. He had a very good work ethic, but was also a fun person to be around. I remember the fun I had as a child when he took me ice fishing and also when he took me for a ride in his Cord convertable (before he moved to Florida). He was also a good family man, I remember him always willing to help my mother out and when our house needed work he was always there to help. I will miss him always but at least I know he is now with God, his Mother and Father, his Brother Ricky, and my Mother (his Sister, Kathy).
Peter Sanchirico
February 13, 2014
All I can say about Russ is that he was a genuinely great guy. It was always a better day for having spent time with him. His integrity, ingenuity and dedication were without question. His sense of humor and how he used it was without compare. I know there will always be times when I will reflect on a time when he made me laugh so hard it hurt, and most of those times I was the subject of his humor. One of his greatest gifts was to humble you with his humor. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Rob and Jennifer Kalo
February 12, 2014
Russ was a great person to know. As Cassedy and Lara continue to walk upon this earth keep in mind that those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. God Bless you.
Steve Reinsel
February 12, 2014
Russ was a class man, a skilled craftsman and a pleasure to be around. I think of him often and I'm sure I will always remember this good man.
Bill Mazurek
February 12, 2014
Russ 'God Bless your soul' and bless you family in this most diffucult time.
Russ over the 20 plus years we have known each other - I am honored you were part of my life and proud to call you my friend.
My prayers remain with you and you family - God Bless - Bill
February 12, 2014
This is Edie & Merv Hinsch - we have known Russ since he was a very young child - although our memories are not that good anymore - he was always a great guy in all aspects of his life. One of the overall greatest man in our lives- May he rest in Gods hands.
Traci Derda
February 12, 2014
In loving memory
Steve Fitts
February 12, 2014
Russ will be missed by all that knew him
god bless.
Traci Derda
February 12, 2014
I will always remember Uncle Rusty for how intense of a person he was. His eyes matched his spirit. Very loving very supportive . I will never forget how special and proud I felt as he walked me down the isle on my wedding day, then dance to " My Girl " by the Temptations. He made the day VERY SPECIAL for me. I've missed not living close to him in the past years, and will always regret not spending more time with him, Lara and Cassedy. I take comfort knowing he is in heaven with his Father, Mother, Step Father, Brother and Sister. I loved him with all my heart and always will. Rest in peace now Uncle Rusty
Suzannah Sorg
February 11, 2014
I remember Uncle Russ for his subtle, but sharp sense of humor... Ganging up with Uncle Kenny to give me the warmest of welcomes at the dinner table when I first met the family. His eyes that always reminded me of Grandma Joyce's. He will truly be missed.
Ben Wolfe
February 10, 2014
I am so grateful for Uncle Russ. Growing up in central Indiana, I knew whenever he came to visit, we were going to a race somewhere. He was always a voice of reason and encouragement. He gave me a place stay, when I moved to Florida. Russ demonstrated the same sincerity and love to my wife and son. I am amazed by his creative talent. His tools ranged from sandpaper to multi-million dollar machines. If Russ could visualize it, he could create it. I am grateful for the time and memories we shared. We all miss him.
Jason Sorg
February 10, 2014
Uncle Russ was a wonderful uncle. I will always remember his sense of humor, his love of family, his love of racing including the Indy 500, and his love of all things Notre Dame. He was always a very generous person. I remember staying with him and Lara one night several years ago and he had to go out and get New York strips and lobster to grill for us. He definitely didn't need to do that but that was the kind of guy that he was. He was just a really cool uncle and I will miss seeing him deeply. RIP, Uncle Russ.
Becky Wolfe Sorg
February 10, 2014
Thinking of you, Rusty. It hurts so much to not see you and talki with you. I am looking after Lara and Cassedy - NOW and ALWAYS!
With love your sister,
Becky
INDY 500 WITH RUSS
Kirk Sorg
February 10, 2014
I will always remember Russ as a brother and not a brother in law. We had great times discussing sports and life. Memories of his sense of humor, compassion and love of family will continue to be a great example to me and our family.
Daddy with his precious daughter, Cassedy Joyce
Becky Sorg
January 22, 2014
Rusty was ALWAYS an AWESOME BROTHER also a GREAT EXAMPLE of how to be a wonderful: daddy, son, husband, uncle and friend). FOREVER MISSED - NEVER FORGOTTEN and ALWAYS LOVED! We will be together again - in heaven!
Annie Priebe
January 21, 2014
Uncle Ken, we know how much Russ meant to you and your entire family. You've been a great brother to him and knowing you, you'll be there for his little girl just as he would had been if he could. Cassedy is one lucky little girl to have you in her life. Your entire family is in our prayers.
Priscilla Wolfe
January 21, 2014
Rusty was a wonderful brother-in-law to me. I will miss this great guy who I have known since he was 11 years old! I pray for his wife, Lara, and their 5 year old daughter, Cassedy. We plan to surround them with the Wolfe love!
Shelly Clark Yost
January 21, 2014
Never had the privilege of meeting Russ, but know how highly Priscilla and Ken spoke of him. We will surely keep the family in our prayers. Love to all and God bless you.
Deb Keniston
January 21, 2014
Russ will be missed by many, myself included. I first met him as my customer at AmSouth Bank many years ago. We chuckled when we realized that his nephew Ben was married to my sister Ann. It's a smal world. May he rest in peace in the arms of Jesus. I send my love to Lara, Cassedy and the entire Wolfe family.
Russ letting us know he's going to be ok.
Robert Thibodeau
January 21, 2014
Russell was like a big brother and best friend to me. We shared great time's over the past 24 years, and I will miss him greatly. You will always be with me Russ. Love you bro
Joyce & Mike Parent
January 21, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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