Jesse Edmund Wulfe

Jesse E. Wulfe, age 81, passed away January 24, 2006 in San Antonio, Texas. He was predeceased in death by his beloved wife, Jean Wulfe. He was born March 1, 1924 in San Antonio, Texas and attended Jefferson High School and the University of Texas majoring in Aeronautical Engineering. He served in World War II in General Patton's 3rd Army Headquarters, receiving a purple heart. One of his proudest achievements during his service was participating in the liberation of the Buchenwald Concentration Camp in April 1945, being one of the first U.S. personnel through the gates.

After the war, he returned to San Antonio in 1946 and started Alamo Aircraft Supply, Inc., with his father, which has grown into one of the largest surplus aircraft military parts companies in the country. He was one of the leading experts on aircraft parts usually able to identify a part and the engine or other use by simply looking at it. Alamo Aircraft is celebrating its 60th anniversary.

He was a life member of Temple Beth-El. He served over 40 years as its "Shamus," or head usher or greeter at the Temple. He also served as Vice President, Treasurer, Board Member and on numerous committees.

He is survived by his daughter, Susan W. Gindy and her husband, Kenneth; sons, Alan J. Wulfe and his wife, Deborah; and Perry D. Wulfe and his wife, Amy, all of San Antonio; grandchildren Jill G. Schuler and her husband, Elliot of Dallas, Lisa Gindy, Brian Wulfe, Lacey Wulfe, Steven Wulfe, Michael Wulfe, Jared Wulfe and Benjamin Wulfe, all of San Antonio and great grandson Jake Schuler; brothers Leon C. "Sonny" Wulfe, Jr., and wife, Barbara, and Carl Wulfe and wife, Sandra, all of San Antonio, sister Elaine and husband, Dr. Ralph Kustoff of Columbia, Tennessee, brother-in-law, Al Fries and wife, Joan and numerous nieces and nephews.

Rabbi Barry H. D. Block, Rabbi Dr. Samuel M. Stahl and Rabbi Allison Bergman Vann officiating.

Pallbearers: Jack Fries, Daniel Kustoff, Edward Kustoff, Barry Wulfe, Lonnie Wulfe, Scott Wulfe and Todd Wulfe, all nephews.

The family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Vernon Benson and Dr. David Kramer and to special caregivers Vicky Tovar, Elma Manor and Lorreta White for their loving care.

Minyan at Temple Beth-EL Following Interment