Hildred Jerry Wolfe

Hildred Jerry Wolfe was a modest man, quiet and observant in his ways. He was trustworthy and traditional in his approach to his life and in his relationships. He was tough-minded with the kind of “stick to it” attitude that earned the respect of all who knew him. He was also a man who was meticulous, carefully disciplined, and orderly in virtually everything he undertook. Realistic about life, he was always at the ready, prepared to take on responsibility.

       His parents were Robert Wolfe and Flossie Mae "Marley" Wolfe. He was brought up to be self-confident and dependable. These were traits that would serve him well throughout his life.

      Growing up in the Wolfe household was a bit different than most homes. There were good times to be had, but just as often there was a fair share of challenges as well. However, Hildred was able to work through the usual family problems when they appeared, and he was the one person in the family who seemed able to keep the stress at bay. Hildred was raised with five brothers and six sisters. Hildred was constantly involved in activities with his brothers and sisters. Hildred and his siblings may have had the typical rivalries while growing up but Hildred was always consistently loyal to his family.

       Compassionate and devoted to Loreta, Hildred held endearing, traditional values about marriage and family life. He took the responsibility of marriage to heart, giving it his total commitment. He was a source of strength to Loreta and using his gifts at nurturing one-on-one relationships, he worked hard to make his new family happy.

      Hildred brought the same traditional values in his marriage to bear on how he raised his children. He was a good parent to them, always firm yet fair in his dealings. He would always listen carefully and think things through before he acted, even when it was an adverse situation. Hildred was also a walking schedule, always seeming to know what everyone in the family needed to do, where they needed to be and when they needed to be there. Hildred was blessed with three children, Jerry, Robert and Lorrie. They were also blessed with five grandchildren, Thomas, Nicholas, Christopher, Angeleah, and Christian.

      Hildred greatly enjoyed what he did for a living. He was a hard worker who expected the same in return from his co-workers. He was skilled at working effectively in small groups and in one-on-one situations as well as handling solo assignments efficiently. Hildred enjoyed dealing with concrete ideas and could penetrate any amount of fuzzy information to reach the essential facts. Always able to attend to the task at hand, Hildred was excellent at meeting deadlines. He was an efficient worker, one who paid careful attention to detail, allowing sufficient time to complete one task before moving on to the next. Hildred served 24 years in the united States Navy then retired. Hildred worked hard to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done. A literal thinker who possessed a calm exterior, Hildred seemed to enjoy the routines set forth by the military. His results-oriented approach to things made him committed to the job, and he understood well his role in serving his country.

Hildred Jerry Wolfe passed away on January 1, 2011 at Catawba Valley Medical Centerdue to complications with Diabetes and pheumonia. He is survived by is wife, Loreta, his children, Lorrie Wolfe and his sons, Jerry Wolfe and Robert Wolfe and five grandchildren, Thomas, Nicholas, Christopher angeleah, and Christian. Services were held in the chapel at Pendry's Funeral Home. Hildred was laid to rest in Blue Ridge Memorial Park in Lenoir, North Carolina.

      Commitment is a key word that can be used to describe the life of Hildred Jerry Wolfe. He was committed to living the life of a good man who was both practical and trustworthy. He was committed to the traditional values that he upheld his entire life. He committed himself to being a hard worker who expected the same effort in return from those around him. Most of all, he was committed to those he knew and loved.

Hildred “Jerry” Wolfe, 68, of Lenoir passed away Saturday, January 01, 2011 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.

Mr. Wolfe was born in Wilkes County to the late Robert Franklin Wolfe and Flossie Mae Marley Wolfe. He was retired from the U. S. Navy with 24 years of service.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. He is survived by his wife, Loreta Dano Wolfe of the home; a daughter, Lorrie Wolfe of Hickory; sons, Jerry Wolfe and wife Cyndi of Lenoir and Robert Wolfe of Wilmington; two brothers, Vilas and Rex Wolfe, both of Lenoir; sisters, Kate Dula of Wilkesboro, Myrtle Sides of Lenoir, Grace Stone of Statesville, Hazel Prestwood of Lenoir and Rita Setzer of Lenoir; five grandchildren, Thomas Wolfe Propst, Nicholas Wolfe, Christopher Propst, Angeleah Propst and Christian Wolfe.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 05, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in Pendry’s Chapel with Reverend Tony Harris and Reverend Rodney Raby officiating. Burial will follow the service at Blue Ridge Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday, from 12:30 until 2:00 p.m. at Pendry’s Funeral Home.

Mr. Wolfe’s nephews will serve as pallbearers.

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Pendry’s Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Wolfe family.