Robert Tony Wolfe

Robert Tony Wolfe, age 89, of Marco Island, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026. He will be remembered with deep love and gratitude by all who knew him. Tony lived a long and meaningful life, marked by his love for family and friends, his big smile and strong handshake.

Tony was born in Allendale, Illinois on July 7, 1936. Tony dedicated his life to family, business and community leadership. Alongside his father, he co-founded Wolfes's Motor Sales in 1959. He later founded Wolfe's Terre Haute Auto Auction in 1975, Wolfe's Evansville Auto Auction in 1987, and Wolfe's South Bend Auto Auction in 2003. Tony established the foundation for a family enterprise that would grow across generations and thrive under his leadership for over 67 years. Today nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren continue his legacy by work in the family business, owned and operated by his three children.

Widely respected throughout the automotive industry, Tony served as President of the Midwest Auto Auction Association from 1984-1985 and as President of the National Auto Auction Association 1990-1991. In recognition of his lifelong contributions to the industry, he was awarded the National Auto Auction Pioneer Award in 2022.

Tony was also involved in community organizations. He served on the Board of directors for Farmers and Merchants Bank of Hutsonville, lntegra Bank of Evansville, and First National Bank of Bridgeport. He was a proud 32nd Degree Mason. Shriner, and member of the Royal Order of Jesters. Tony also enjoyed fellowship. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Marco Island Men's Club, Marco Island Country Club, Marco Island Yacht Club, Evansville Country Club, and Oak Meadow Country Club.

Tony is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Susan (Stevens) Wolfe; their three children, Cynthia-Wolfe (Bill Best), Daniel (Lori) Wolfe, Jeffrey (Rhonda) Wolfe; his grandchildren, Chastity (Chad) Nisbeth, Brandon (Miranda) Kieffer, Tony (Nikki) Wolfe, Bria ,(Mike) Enloe, Heather(Damon) Fortune, Ashley Wolfe, Christina (Mike) Perry, and Courtney(Clifford) Hunt; his great grandchildren, Kennedy and Kaylee Nisbeth, Landon and Addyson Kieffer, Carter, Colin, Elizabeth and Khloe Wolfe, Zoey Enloe, Catherine, Anna, and Jacqueline Fortune, Jay Michael and Jaylee Perry, and Joe, Augusta, Bernadette, and John Daniel Hunt.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Robert and Elizabeth (Simonds) Wolfe and grandson Cary Kieffer.

Visitation will be held Friday, June 5, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Home Newburgh Chapel, 5333 State Road 261, Newburgh, Indiana. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Alexander Newburgh Chapel officiated by Elder Dan King. Burial to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, 2500 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, Indiana.

A celebration of life for Robert Tony Wolfe will be held at:

Marco Island Yacht Club, 1400 N. Collier, Marco Island Fl 34145 on

Friday, June 12, 5:00-7:00 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Santa Clothes Club of Evansville.

Condolences may be made online at

www.AlexanderNewburghChapel.com