Ray Ivan Wolfe, Sr.

Ray Ivan Wolfe, Sr. 89, of Eddyville, Nebraska, died Saturday, May 29, 2010, at his home in Eddyville. He was born March 4, 1921, at Long Island, Kansas to Daniel G. and Emma (Sparks) Wolfe. Ray went to school until his senior year when he had to quit because his father died. Ray was united in marriage to Janice Mauser on November 5, 1949, at Lexington, Nebraska. Together they were blessed with eight children. Ray was inducted into the United States Army on July 17, 1942 and served until his honorable discharge on October 8, 1945. He earned the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his dedicated service to his country. Ray spent his whole working career as an over the road truck driver. As a young man he began his career with Union Freightways, then worked for Redball Trucking, Scotts Trucking and his final haul was for AG Groceries. After his retirement he helped area farmers in the Eddyville area hauling grain. He loved to fish, camp, do woodworking and carpentry work, go to auctions and prior to his wife’s death, they loved to travel. Ray will be so missed by his family and friends. Survivors include three sons: George & Annette Wolfe of Eustis, Nebraska Greg & Deanna Wolfe of Eddyville, Nebraska Tom & Barb Wolfe of Cozad, Nebraska Two daughters: Amelia & Robert Speck of Omaha, Nebraska Susan Andersen of Eddyville, Nebraska One daughter-in-law: Kristy Wolfe of Lexington, Nebraska Two brothers: Lee & Esther Wolfe of Westminster, Colorado Dick Wolfe of Greeley, Colorado Twenty-eight grandchildren, forty-nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Ray was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Janice in 2009; son, Ray, Jr. in 2009, two daughters, Kathryn & Dorthy and several siblings; one son-in-law, Dave Andersen and three grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, June 3, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Reverend Jorge Canela officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 2, 2010, from 4-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington. Burial will be in Fort McPherson National Cemetery at Maxwell, Nebraska with Military Honors. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or the Diabetes Foundation. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of Sympathy may be sent to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.