This memorial website was created to remember R.E. "Gene" Wolfe who was born in Ohio on May 21, 1930 and passed away on November 17, 2008. He will live forever in our memories and hearts.
R.E. “Gene” Wolfe, 78, of Peoria, passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Monday, November 17, 2008, at home.
Gene was born on May 21, 1930 in Cambridge, OH. He married Ruth Elinor Wheeler on July 2, 1949 in Chandlersville, OH. She survives.
He is also survived by his daughter, Cheryl L. Noble of Peoria; granddaughters, Tonia (Stacy) Watts and Trina (Mike) Beck; great grandchildren Shannon, Taylor and Mason Watts and Brandon Beck; and sisters Thelma (Charles) Untied, Barb (Bill) Newell and Lois Belt.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Opal (Moore) Wolfe; infant daughter, Tina June; one brother and one sister.
Gene was a real estate appraiser for over fifty years. He was employed with Bob Thiemann Realty as an agent and appraiser for over thirty-five years. He last worked with Citizens Real Estate, retiring in 2004.
He was a member of the Peoria Area Association of Realtors and the National Association of Real Estate Appraisers.
Gene loved to fish and he and Ruth enjoyed going to their property at Oak Run for over twenty years.
He enjoyed watching Chicago Bulls basketball and listening to Country & Western music, but "It Is No Secret" was his favorite song. He loved collecting old tools and tinkering with his 1939 Two-Door Studebaker Champion.
Gene loved to tell jokes and was a great conversationalists. He could talk to anyone. He had an amazing work ethic and could fix anything.
At Gene’s request, private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home in Peoria.
| Janis Wilkins |
Miss |
November 26, 2008 |
Ruth I was sorry to hear about Gene. We had a great time bowling with both of you and staying up later than I wanted on a work night to eat pizza. I always wondered if he still had his can of peanuts on the table next to his chair? I will never forget those jokes he told and told and told. He loved to laugh and kid around. You and your family are in my prayers. Take care, Janis
| Gene Wolfe |
Sympathy |
November 25, 2008 |
Ruth and Family,
We were saddened to hear of Gene's passing. He is at peace now and without pain. His battle was a long one. We will always remember the happy times. Fishing, bowling, and the time we danced the night away at the Ramada Inn. It still makes me smile thinking of Gene and I dancing in the strobe light and him singing along with the band, a little louder than they were. They asked him to go up and sing with them, and he did! That was a fun time! And that is how we will always remember Gene.
Our love and prayers to all of you,
Jackie and Jim O'Laughlin
| Gene Wolfe |
Sympathy |
November 24, 2008 |
Dear Ruth and family, Sorry to hear of Gene,s passing. He had a very unusal voice and I could regognize it immediately. He was always surprized whenever he called for an appoitment or whatever. Our sympathies to you and your family Ed & Rosalie Glover
