JOHN M. WOLTER, 75, of Chesterland, Ohio entered eternal life on February 22, 2016. He was born on April 16, 1940 at the noon whistle to parents Evelyn (Ulstad) and Alfred Wolter in Sisseton, South Dakota. John, a car enthusiast, retired from Lincoln Electric after 35+ years and spent his winters in Marco Island, Florida. He coached Lion Club Youth Football and established the West Geauga Wrestling Federation in order to share his passion for wrestling with the youth of Chesterland. John graduated in 1958 from Cleveland Heights High School and attended Ohio University. John is survived by his wife of 56 years (his childhood sweetheart) Ruth J. (Klamer) Wolter, daughter - Debra J. Wolter of Lake Hiawatha, NJ, son – Mike A. Wolter and wife Sue of Chesterland, Ohio, daughter – Donna M. Harris, husband Ray and grandchildren Julia and Michael Harris of Lancaster, NY, and a brother – Robert Wolter. Friends may call at GATTOZZI AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 12524 CHILLICOTHE RD. (RT. 306, NORTH OF MAYFIELD RD.) CHESTERLAND, OH 44026 ON SUNDAY 2-4 P.M. WHERE SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2016 AT 10 A.M. Interment at Chester Twp. Cemetery, Chesterland, OH. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John Wolter’s name to: West Geauga Wrestling, c/o West Geauga High School, 13401 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, OH 44026.
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