Wolf, Herman J. of Bay City, Michigan passed away Monday, February 8, 2010 at Brian’s House, surrounded by family at the age of 88.  Herm was born February 2, 1922 in Wetzlar, Germany to the late Hubert and Bertha Wolf.  He came to the U.S. in 1923 through Ellis Island.  Herm graduated from Central High School where he was a star football player; he went on to play for the Bay City All Stars semi-pro football team.  Herman served with the U.S. Navy during WWII.  He was united in marriage to Mary L. Smith December 6, 1944 in Holy Trinity Church; she preceded him in death December 25, 2007 after 63 years of marriage.  Herm was employed with Dow Chemical and Delta College prior to his retirement.  He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus Council 414, and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post 485.

Left to cherish his memory are three children Paul (Dolores Natividad) Wolf of  Brooklyn, NY, Kathryn (Marty) Jacobson of Savannah, GA, and Mary Margaret (John Boyle) Wolf of Tecumseh; his daughter-in-law Nancy Wolf of Auburn; seven grandchildren Girard Wolf, Lisa (Keith) LaMont, Andrew (Angela) Wolf, Michael Wolf, Tristram Wolf, Veronica Wolf-Boyle, and Mikyle Jacobson; five great-grandchildren Bryce and Drew Wolf, Zachary and Ava LaMont, and Owen Wolf; three brothers Fr. Michael Wolf, John Wolf, and Robert Wolf; and several nieces and nephews.  Besides his wife and parents, Herm was preceded in death by his son Michael, and his brother-in-law Thomas Smith.

The Funeral Liturgy will take place 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.  Rev. Fr. Robert S. Gohm and Rev. Fr. Michael Wolf will concelebrate with Rite of Committal to follow in St. Patrick Cemetery under the auspices of the Bay County Veterans Council.  Friends may call at the Stapish Cederberg Funeral Home West on Friday from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m., where a K of C Bible Presentation and Vigil for the Deceased will take place at 7:00 p.m.  Herm will lie in state at church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.  Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Holy Trinity Catholic Church or the Matthew Reardon Center for Autism.

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