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The Sage
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Russell Wolfe, 68, passed away March 18, 2011, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston.
Russell was born February 25, 1943 in Diagonal, Iowa to Albert and Stephana Wolfe. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a maintenance tech with Mahle North America. His hobbies included, amateur radio, RC airplanes and he was a VW mechanic/enthusiast. He will be remembered for his quick wit and outrageous humor.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2011, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, with visitation from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
http://www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com/services/services_detail.aspx?rid=9334
A number of us will be attending, let us know if you are coming as well.
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| Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 11:05 am Post subject: Russ |
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| I never knew him or even heard of him until now, I'm a sideliner.... but thus far 8 full pages of send-off's well wishes' and sincere thanks and gratitude are a memorial to the person he is/was/ will be as these forums will remain.... rest peacefully........... |
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Rest in peace my friend!
Iowa just won't be quite the same anymore. |
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I had the pleasure of meeting Russ and I have no doubt he is advising his maker on the advantages of fuel injection over aspiration. To Russ, I sent you a final PM in tribute of all you have done to help the VW community as a whole. In the World of Volkswagens you are Royalty, in the Human Race, you are an inspiration to us all.... you will be missed my friend 
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Russell Wolfe, 68, passed away March 18, 2011, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston.
Russell was born February 25, 1943 in Diagonal, Iowa to Albert and Stephana Wolfe. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a maintenance tech with Mahle North America. His hobbies included, amateur radio, RC airplanes and he was a VW mechanic/enthusiast. He will be remembered for his quick wit and outrageous humor.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2011, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, with visitation from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
http://www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com/services/services_detail.aspx?rid=9334
A number of us will be attending, let us know if you are coming as well. |
Oh, how he did NOT like being called "Russell". Wonder if it was just on here, for certain reasons? 
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| jaransonT3 wrote: | | Tram wrote: |
Oh, how he did NOT like being called "Russell". Wonder if it was just on here, for certain reasons? |
Must be on here......Marilyn always called him that. |
He'd boot people out of chat who called him that. Not many did so. |
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69SquareGuy
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The same day Russ passed, a friend of a friend passed from cancer also. Last night, at our post St. Patty's day shin-dig, we had a toast for Brent and Russ. They were happy to toast to such an "awesome VW guy".
RIP Russ.
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Wow, this is a bit of a shock. It wasn't long ago we were trading messages back and forth about his Fox and our experiences with them. It seemed like I had found the only other person on the Samba who appreciated those cars.
My thoughts are with his family. RIP Russ.
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| TimGud wrote: | | jaransonT3 wrote: | | Tram wrote: |
Oh, how he did NOT like being called "Russell". Wonder if it was just on here, for certain reasons? |
Must be on here......Marilyn always called him that. |
He'd boot people out of chat who called him that. Not many did so. |
hell , if I had known that I might have logged into Chat more often.
RIP Russ.
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| jaransonT3 wrote: | | The Sage wrote: |
A number of us will be attending, let us know if you are coming as well. |
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Russell Wolfe, 68, passed away March 18, 2011, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston.
Russell was born February 25, 1943 in Diagonal, Iowa to Albert and Stephana Wolfe. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a maintenance tech with Mahle North America. His hobbies included, amateur radio, RC airplanes and he was a VW mechanic/enthusiast. He will be remembered for his quick wit and outrageous humor.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2011, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, with visitation from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
http://www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com/services/services_detail.aspx?rid=9334
A number of us will be attending, let us know if you are coming as well. |
Thanks for posting Russ's obit.
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Now the bitter pill...I think we all could could afford to be more "Russ like" ln our conduct and helpfulness here . I think that would be the kind of legacy he would want...
Rest In Peace Big Guy |
Well stated! The response and heart felt messages left for Russ and his family are a reflection of how well he treated people.
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This is sad news indeed. A true guru of our hobby is gone. I am so sorry.
Russ, I never knew you but your advice and knowledge will live on! |
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| BryanM wrote: | | TimGud wrote: | | jaransonT3 wrote: | | Tram wrote: |
Oh, how he did NOT like being called "Russell". Wonder if it was just on here, for certain reasons? |
Must be on here......Marilyn always called him that. |
He'd boot people out of chat who called him that. Not many did so. |
hell , if I had known that I might have logged into Chat more often.
RIP Russ. |
From now on chat will be ... different.
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Here's something that we put together today.
Dear Friends,
It is with a heavy heart that we write this on behalf of the Wolfe family. Your thoughts, memories, and support in this difficult time have meant the world to the Wolfe family & friends. Some of us have even learned a few things we never knew, which has only made us get to know him that much better. Russ will be greatly missed and the world has lost a great asset. Russ was an amazing person with a wealth of knowledge, witty humor and seemed to touch everyone he met/knew along the way.
Russ' battle with cancer was a long one. He was very brave, courageous and never once complained. Russ getting involved with the VW's again brought so much joy and happiness to his dark and dreary battle. Anytime he would talk about VW's or work on one, you could see the light shining out from him as he was filled completely with joy and happiness, even if it was not a good day. He would always talk about the people he'd met along the way, always willing to help with advise/expertise, or open his home if needed and enjoyed helping others. We truly believe that Russ felt as though it was not he that was giving to others, but that others were giving to him. This is just another of the many testaments to the type of person that Russ was. He will be sorely missed.
Due to the out-pouring reach to the Wolfe family, a P.O. Box is available for condolences or anything else you may wish to send in Russ' honor. Anything sent will be received by his wife Marilyn, son Mark, and daughter Stephanie and shared with the rest of the family. Russ did not have a favorite charity, but if you wish to contribute monetarily, any proceeds will be received by Marilyn and used to aid in the expenses that Russ' passing have brought. Paypal is [email protected] or you can use the P.O. Box listed below.
The P.O. Box is as follows:
Marilyn Wolfe
P.O. Box 313
Norwalk, IA 50211
Sincerely,
The Wolfe Family |
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RIP Russ.
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