Harold Joseph Wolf

Harold Joseph Wolf, age 77, of Dixon, died Monday May 19, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 21, 1936, in Dixon, the son of John and Anna (Newhausen) Wolf. He had worked at Freeman Shoe Co., the Illinois Dept of Transportation, then as a Motor Equipment Operator for the City of Dixon Street Dept. for 27 years prior to his retirement in 1993 .Joe was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon, Knights of Columbus Council #690, the Dixon Moose Club, and Young Democrats. Joe enjoyed being outdoors. Topmost was camping with two grandchildren at a time each summer until all had their turn. Grandpa's breakfast skills were #1. Joe was capable of running any equipment available. Fixing machinery was his main hobby. "Alice" (his tractor) really kept him busy. After plowing snow for over 30 years, he looked forward to wintering in Florida. Traveling to many different states and daily rides around the area were the best. He married Theresa Wolf in Dixon May 26, 1956. He was preceded in death by his daughter Doreen Hoyle; 4 sisters Carol Terranova, Sue Green, Judy Wolf, and Katherine Freeman; 1 brother Stanley Wolf. Survivors include his wife; 4 children Cynthia (Paul) Cooperrider of Boise, ID; Ralph (Diana) Wolf; Christine (Don Greenwalt) Wolfe; Suzette (Dale) Burgess; son-in-law William Hoyle, all of Dixon. 17 grandchildren; Joelle, Jaclyn and Lucas Cooperrrider; Brandi Sanchez, Tiara and Joseph Wolf; Jenni Kruse, Melydi Huyett, Sarah Reid, Michelle Fassler and Kori Wolfe; Jennifer, Jamie and Michael Hamilton; Billy and Christal Hoyle and Amy Evans. 18 great grandchildren; 4 sisters Doris Freed, Mary Frey, Pat Deatherage, all of Dixon, and Joan (Wendell) Webb of Rockford; 2 brothers Dean (LaVonne) Wolf of Dixon; Delmar (Jeanie) Wolf of Byron; sister-in-law Joyce Wolf and brother-in-laws Ray Green and Steve Terranova all of Dixon. Cremation rites have been accorded. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 21, 2014, at 10:00 AM in St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon with the Rev. Bernard Sehr officiating. Burial of cremains will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 21 one hour prior to Mass in the church. A memorial has been established to Hospice of the Rock River Valley.

Harold Joseph Wolf

June 21, 1936 - May 19, 2014