GAMBIER – Alan Paul Wolf of Gambier passed away on Feb. 3, 2022, at the age of 71 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Alan is survived by his wife, Patricia (Van Paepeghem) Wolf; children Lauren (Spencer) Pearson and Eric (Lauren) Wolf; his grandchildren Reed, William, Jude and a baby girl on the way; his mother, Ruth Wolf; sisters, Dian (Bill) Praither, Mary Beth Wolf-Slack (Alan) and Doris (Skip) Bennett; mother in-law, Patricia Van Paepeghem; numerous, treasured brothers and sisters in-law; nieces and nephews; and dear friends.
Alan was born to Paul and Ruth Wolf and had a wonderful childhood growing up in Westerville. He obtained a teaching degree from Central Michigan University and had a successful career in the corporate world, though he believed his greatest accomplishment was being a father. Alan loved to make people laugh, loved nature and the outdoors, was a master of all home projects and simply loved life. He built a beautiful life filled with love with his wife, Patricia, over their almost-49 years of marriage.
Alan was preceded in death by his father, Paul H. Wolf.
There will be a private gathering celebrating Alan’s life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Alan’s memory for his memorial garden, which will be located on the property he loved so dearly in Gambier.
Contributions can be mailed to Patricia Wolf, 21035 Hopewell Road, Gambier, OH 43022.
