Oliver John Wolf 9/25/1911 Oliver J. Wolf, 102 of Lomira Wisc., went home peacefully to his Savior and his wife on January 8th, 2014. Oliver was born on September 25th, 1911 in Lomira, the son of the late John and Minnie (Jagow) Wolf. He attended Lomira schools growing up, where he played baseball and basketball. He was scouted by the White Sox and the Cardinals in his high school days, but didn't play for either as games were held on Sunday and that is the Lord's Day. After high school he went to Fountain City Business College where he continued playing basketball. On May 7th, 1936 at Salem Evangelical Church he was united in marriage to Ruthella L. Beck. In 1945 they were blessed with their son Tucker (Dwayne Oliver). Oliver had many jobs over the years; helping his parents in the family store - Wolf and Jagow along with 40+ years at the Lomira Elevator (later Blue Band Feed Mill). As a pastime, he raised dogs, horses, rabbits, chickens, and was an avid homing pigeon enthusiast. During his long life he had many accomplishments; he spent 20+ years with the Village of Lomira Fire Department (8 as Chief); 50 years on the Village of Lomira Election Board; He volunteered at the local blood bank for 30+ years; in 1988 the Lomira community recognized his contributions when he was named Citizen of the Year. His proudest accomplishment besides his family was his 40 years with the Boy Scouts, 20 of those as a leader. For his service and leadership he received the prestigious Silver Beaver award, the highest award a scout can receive. Oliver's faith carried him through life he had a deep love for God and Family. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Lomira where he held nearly every office in the church at one time or another. He served as a youth Sunday School teacher for over 39 years. Oliver spent his entire life helping his family and others. Over the years he could be seen blowing snow on Main Street with nothing more than a shirt on or driving up Main Street on his cub tractor. He was famous for his fudge, his woodworking and his jokes. He was an amazing husband, father, grandpa, papa', brother and friend. Everyone who knew him knows what a truly special man he was, how blessed we were to have him in our lives and that 102 years was not nearly enough time with him. Those loved ones he leaves behind are; his son, Tucker Wolf of Campbellsport, his grandchildren and their children; Kristy (Randy) Gruenewald, Tucker and Jacob of Fond du Lac; Kelly (Larry) Leider, Luke, Brady and Hannah of Campbellsport; Jason (Dawn) Wolf, Molly, Hailey and Brooklyn of St. Cloud; Josh (Andrea) Wolf and Natalie of Lomira. His sister, Doreen (Don) Unferth of Lomira. Special neighbor's the Paul and Renee Bong family. He is further survived by cousins, nieces, nephews and MANY close friends. Those preceding him in death were his parents, his beloved wife, Ruthella on their 67th wedding anniversary May 7th, 2003, an infant daughter Sherrel Yvonne, his sisters Mabel Wolf and La Verne Ehrhardt, his brother-in-law Morris Ehrhardt, his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Les and Mardelle Hirsig, his daughter-in-law Kathy Wolf. "An honest man's the noblest work of God" Funeral services for Oliver will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 18th at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lomira. Rev. Kerry Wilson will officiate. The family will greet friends and family at the Church on Saturday from 9 a.m. to the time of the services. Cremation and burial at Salem Cemetery will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials to Trinity United Methodist Church, Agnesian HealthCare's Hospice Hope or a charity of one's choice would be sincerely appreciated by the family. The family would like to say a very special "Thank You" to; Paul and Renee Bong and family for all the years of very special care you gave to Dad/Grandpa, he loved you dearly; to Pastor Kerry for your visits and keeping him a part of his Church; to all of his faithful visitors, and finally, to the staff of Hope Nursing home, for taking good care of him and making his final days comfortable for him and his family.
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