Lyle Wolfe

Lyle R. Wolfe of Columbus died Thursday, September 30, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus.

Lyle R. Wolfe was born November 10, 1931 in Max, NE to William C. and Ruby C. (Ulferts) Wolfe. He moved to Seattle in 1936 before returning to Nebraska in 1947. He graduated from Benkelman High School in 1949. Lyle attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for 2 years before serving in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He returned to Nebraska where he continued his education at UNL. Lyle moved to Columbus in 1956. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Gladfelter on June 20, 1959 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Lyle worked for the Nebraska State Department of Roads for 38 years as a project manager. He enjoyed playing golf, cards, Nebraska Football, traveling, and wintering in Arizona. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church where he served as an EME and as a lector. Lyle was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion.

He is survived by:
Wife Dorothy Wolfe of Columbus
Daughter Jackie (Mark) Olson of Lincoln
-Granddaughter Kristy (John) Hirschman
-Granddaughter Stacey Olson
-Grandson Jeremy Olson
Son Tom Wolfe of Columbus
-Grandson Blake Wolfe
-Granddaughter Allison Wolfe
-Grandson Tyler Wolfe
Daughter Jane (Mark) Skinner of Ogallala
-Grandson Matthew Skinner
-Granddaughter Stephanie Skinner
-Grandson Michael Skinner
Brother William E. (June) Wolfe of Seattle
Brother Clarence (Lynn) Wolfe of Searcy, AR

He is preceded in death by:
Parents
Sister Dorothy Benedict
Brother Norman Wolfe
Granddaughter Jennifer Lynn Olson

Memorials are suggested to St. Isidore Church