Richard L. "Dick" Wolfe

Richard L. “Dick” Wolfe Jr., 85 of La Crescent, Minn. passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Valley View Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Houston, Minn. He was born in Marshfield, Wis. on May 8, 1933 to Richard L. and Florence (Hutson) Wolfe Sr.

Dick graduated from Logan High School in La Crosse. On December 26, 1951 he married Rita Barney and they celebrated 66 years of marriage together. He had owned and operated Coulee Office Equipment in La Crosse from 1963 until it was sold to his son in 1993. He had been an active member of the La Crosse Rotary Club and the Rotary Lights program and remained an honorary member. Dick had served on the cemetery board at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in La Crescent where he was a member for many years. He enjoyed spending time on his tractor at his farm and had a deep love for the river and the outdoors. At one time, Dick was a licensed pilot and had his own plane.

In addition to his wife Rita, he is survived by his children; Colleen (Art) Stender of La Crescent, Rich (Jenny) Wolfe of La Crosse, Steve (Debbie) Wolfe of La Crescent; grandchildren Andrea (David) Laugtug, Lucas and Alex Wolfe; step grandchildren Paul (Vicki), Brian, Jason Stender, six step great grandchildren and one step brother Charles (Christina) Masewicz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step mother Eleanor Wolfe.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in La Crescent. Pastor Michael Woods will officiate. Burial will follow in Prince of Peace Cemetery, La Crescent. Friends may call on the family Saturday morning at the church from 10am until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Prince of Peace or the charity of one’s choice.