Elmer Clarence Wolfe Sr., 89, of Terra Alta, passed away Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, at Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood.
He was born March 28, 1931, in Cranesville, a son of the late Lewis Whetsell Wolfe and Lova Bertha (Wilhelm) Wolfe.
Elmer began his working career in Ohio, having worked at the match factory and the E.J. Manufacturing plant. After moving back to West Virginia, he worked for the Carpenters Union Local #379 in Morgantown. Elmer was a “hands on” guy and he loved tinkering with small engines and anything mechanical. He loved the outdoors, especially taking walks, watching deer and birds and chopping wood. He was very proud of his gardening skills, which included grafting trees and caring for his blueberry bushes. He spent countless hours reading novels of all types but most of all he loved spending time with his family and sharing his “famous” peanut butter candy.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Rosetta M. Liston Wolfe; five daughters, Joann Miller and husband John, of Bruceton Mills, Beverly Wolfe Liston, of Kingwood, Dianne Shriver and husband Mark, of Winchester, Va., Annette Sidebottom and husband Eddie, of Tunnelton, and Cathy Williams and husband Doug, of Tunnelton; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Elmer C. Wolfe Jr. and Jeffery A. Wolfe; three daughters, Sandra J. Wolfe, Deloris J. Wolfe and Rosemary Y. Wolfe; two brothers, Charles Wolfe and Boyd Wolfe; three sisters, Dorothy Freeland, Rosalie Reckart and Virginia Reckart; and his dog, Levi, and his cockatiel birds.
Friends may call at the Arthur H. Wright Funeral Home in Terra Altafrom 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, and from noon Wednesday, Sept. 30 until the 1 p.m. time of service with Pastor Donnie Savage officiating. Interment will follow in the Terra Alta Cemetery.
Due to COVID-19, safety precautions will be taken, the social distancing 6-foot rule will be honored and all guests, whose health allows, are to wear a mask. For the safety of everyone, we politely ask that visitors do not linger at the funeral home after seeing the Wolfe family.
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