Ralph David Wolfe

Ralph David Wolfe, 92 passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at Sanctuary of St. Mary’s. Ralph was born July 5, 1921 in Nelson Township, the son of Ezra and Margaret (Otterbacher) Wolfe. He was a second generation farmer, faithful servant to his Lord and Savior, and dedicated husband and father. He retired 20 years ago and moved with his wife to their home on the Muskegon River. He enjoyed spending time with his wife of 67 years, Virginia (Conroy); large family, fishing, and working in the yard. Surviving along with his wife are 6 children, Jackie Carr, Tim (Sue) Wolfe, Pete Wolfe, John (Cindy) Wolfe, Dave (Heather) Wolfe, and Jane Taylor; several grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Lou Wolfe; parents; sisters, Marie Wolfe, Dorothy (Harvey) Dahl; brother, Paul (Marcella) Wolfe; brother-in-law, Roger (Shirley) Conroy; father and mother-in-law, Edson (Sigrid) Conroy. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5-8 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs where a Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday 10:00 am at St. John Paul II Catholic Church, Cedar Springs. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Grand Rapids. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Area Agency on Aging, Grand Rapids or St. John Paul II.