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Richard Wolf Obituary

Richard Allan Wolf of Colorado Springs passed away on June 5, 2012. Dick was born on April 25, 1940, in Poland, Ohio, and graduated from Poland Seminary High School, Kent State University and Ball State University. He married Jan C. Thompson on November 28, 1963 in Lima, Ohio, and they spent the next 48 years making great memories. During high school, Dick played football, track and basketball, and in 2005 was inducted into the Poland Seminary H.S. Athletic Hall of Fame. After graduating from college in 1963, where he earned numerous honors on the football field and became a life member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity he entered the Air Force and served 2 tours in Vietnam flying air combat missions as a weapons controller. Upon completion of pilot training in 1968, he returned to Vietnam and flew 209 combat missions as a Forward Air Controller in an 0-2. Following his service in Vietnam, he flew a variety of aircraft, including the T-38 and F-111E, and earned his Command Pilot wings with over 3,000 flight hours. He also had numerous other assignments, including Base Commander, Fairchild AFB and Deputy Director of Athletics, USAFA. After retiring from the Air Force as a Colonel in 1993, he served as the Director of Operations for the 1993 World Police and Fire Games and the 1995 US Olympic Festival, was the Commissioner of the Colorado Athletic Conference from 1993-1995 and was a Fleet Technical Instructor at United Airlines from 1996-2008. After retiring from United, he dedicated his life to serving others through various Ministries at Woodmen Valley Chapel. He was instrumental in providing meals to thousands of underserved people in the local community, and was the Director of Operations at the Westside Community Center from 2009-2012. Dick is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Betty Wolf. He is survived by his wife Jan, daughter Shannon, son-in-law Danny Brown, grandchildren Justin and Jack, son LtCol (USMC) Steve, daughter-in-law Kay, grandchildren Andy, Brandon and Rachel and sister Marilyn McKinnon and her family of Massillon, Ohio. Services will be held Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 11am. Woodmen Valley Chapel, 290 E. Woodmen Road, Colorado Springs. Please join us online at www.Dignitymemorial.com to view the online obituary. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his name to the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society at rmt.lls.llsevent.org/RichardWolf to support our efforts against this devastating disease. You may also send a check made out to LLS at: Rocky Mountain Chapter Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 720 S. Colorado Blvd Suite 500-S Denver, CO 80246

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Published by The Gazette on Jun. 10, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Wolf

10 Entries

Bryan Billings

February 9, 2013

I had the pleasure of being Dick and Jan's computer guy back in the mid 90's. He was a guy I looked up to and had tremendous respect for. I was just a young kid in the USAF at the time. He was my hero! I am sad to hear of his passing.

Jacquelyn Ritchie (Harrison Family)

October 22, 2012

I am so sad I have learned of your passing so late. I Never got to show you my thanks by paying you back through passing it on. I will still no matter what. Thank you for everything you have done...I will never forget what you have done for our family and will lead by your example, in The Lords name. You have touched many and are still blessing others in your name.... My two boys will never forget what you have done with the SAY Y.E.S. program, you are forever in our hearts. THANK YOU

Wayne Pedersen

June 20, 2012

Mrs. Wolf and family, I was fortunate to also work for Colonel Wolf at the Fairchild Officers Club. Our prayers are with all of you.

Teresa Turner

June 20, 2012

Jan and family, It was truly a pleasure to work for Col Wolf as the club manager at Fairchild, he was the "best". I'm sorry to hear about your loss and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Randy and Teri Graves

June 14, 2012

Dick, our world will always be a little emptier without you. Until we meet again, we love and miss you very much!

Rick Hughes

June 13, 2012

In this world your servant heart touched many hearts, including mine. I will never forget the afternoon at WCC when no one was there to cook and you put your arm around me and said, "Well, Rick. What do we do now?" We smile, make dinner, and serve. Be well, my friend. Be well.

Greg & Joni Renn

June 12, 2012

Jan ~
Greg and I have had heavy hearts after hearing of Dicks passing. You and Dick were such fun as we all gathered on the 'deck that Dick built' each summer on the deck at Barb and Joe's house. We send you our love and hugs....we hope to see you soon on our next visit to COS.
XOXO Greg and Joni Renn

Mary LaBrecque

June 11, 2012

Jan and Family - I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Dick. I think of him with a kind word and a smile on his face. I worked briefly with Dick at Westside Community Center during the transition from City operation to Woodmen Valley operation. Dick's enthusiasm and positive attitude often made me wish I were staying on staff. May your memories and family love bring you peace and comfort. Sincerely, Mary LaBrecque, Retired Preschool Program Coordinator

Stacy Butler

June 11, 2012

You were a man that touched many lives, a man that lived a life serving others, and a man that will be missed everyday. You are resting in the arms of our Savior.
God comfort those that are grieving and struggling through this life without him.
With our deepest sympathy to Jan and family,
John and Stacy Butler

Erin Frazee

June 11, 2012

Thank you for your work with the S.A.Y. Yes program. We will missing visiting with you at the West Side Community Center. Nathaniel & Erin Frazee

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