Larry E. Wolfe, Sr.

Larry E. Wolfe, Sr., 69, of Chillicothe, passed from this life early Sunday morning, Jan. 31, 2010 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born July 19, 1940 in Chillicothe, the son of Lawrence E. and Lois E. (Monroe) Wolfe. On Jan. 9, 1959 he married Bonnie Dills who survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Kathy (Ron) Cruse, Chillicothe, sons, Larry E. Jr. (Amy) Wolfe and Jerry Wolfe, all of Chillicothe, 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, a brother, Leslie (Brenda) Wolfe, Chillicothe and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Wolfe was an employee of Chilpaco, retiring in 2000. He will be remembered as a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 in the Fawcett Oliver Glass and Palmer Funeral Home with Rev. Mitchell Salyers officiating. Private burial will be at the discretion of the family. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday. Larry Wolfe; Photographer. He loved photography. He enjoyed taking pictures of his family and friends. I think it was his way of preserving the people he loved and the times he cherished. He could capture beauty in most anything. From autumn leaves to snow covered roads. The wonders of a single flower to the awesome power of a raging storm. Larry Wolfe; Therapist. He was always ready to listen to your problems and give his own brand of advice which was a blend of honesty humor and personal experience. He would often hear from people who found out they or someone they know had cancer and were seeking reassurance. He once told me "It took the fear of loosing my life to make me realize the important things in my life and take the time to enjoy them." Larry Wolfe; Comedian. He loved to joke and exchange insults. I think anyone who has spent time with him could share some story about something funny he said or done. No matter how serious the situation he found the humor in it. I remember once after a rough physical therapy session my Father, tired and hurting asked the therapist "Do you ever think there will be a point where I won't need this cane anymore?" The therapist said "Yes, I believe so." which my Father replied "Good when I reach that point I'm gonna beat you to death with it." Larry Wolfe; Prize Fighter. Defeated cancer after going 162 rounds with chemo therapy. He battled diabetes, emphysema, High blood pressure and numerous other opponents. No matter how many times he was down he always got back up. He would take it all in stride and still be able to joke about it. Larry Wolfe; The Father I loved, the Father that loved me. The one who took care of me. The one who took pride in me. The one I will miss. I love you Dad. Your son, Eddie