- Lawrence "Larry" A. Wolfe age 68, of Lakewood, WI, died at his home with his family at his side after a short battle with cancer. Larry was born on March 24, 1939, to Lyman E. and Myra Dillon Wolfe in New London, where he grew up. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. After his discharge, he graduated from UW-La Crosse as a Physical Education teacher. He taught in Hartford, WI, for 3 years and in Two Rivers, WI, for 28 years. On August 7th, 1965, he married Jeanne Cooney. Larry and Jeanne were honored by family and friends with a surprise 40th anniversary party in 2005.
Larry was very handy, having constructed two homes: one in Mishicot where he raised his family and in which his son Brian and family now live; and the second in which he lived during his retirement in Lakewood.
He was a member of the McCaslin Lions Club, Lakewood. He was an outdoor enthusiast, especially enjoying golfing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. Larry and Jeanne also enjoyed traveling.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Jeanne; two sons: Brian (Jenny) Wolfe, Mishicot; Scott (Michelle) Wolfe, Green Bay; five grandchildren: Dylan, Carter, Jordan, Kyra and Lauren Wolfe;a sister, Jane Ann (Bruce) Kluge, Hortonville; two brothers: Tom (Sue) Wolfe, New London; Doug (Pat) Wolfe, Waupaca; several nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Jean Meshke.
The family will receive visitors on Saturday, September 8 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Hortonville, WI, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. The funeral Mass is at 10:30 a.m. at the church with Fr. David Lewis officiating. Suminski Funeral and Memorial Service, Wabeno (715-473-3131) assisting the family.
Larry's family extends deep appreciation to everyone who helped them during his illness.
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