Jacob W. Wolf 1924 - 2007

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Jacob W. Wolf, 82, Burlington, ND, died Wednesday, July 4, 2007 in a Minot hospital.

Jacob was born on August 28, 1924, the son of Joseph and Mary (Steffan) Wolf in Berwick, ND. He was raised and educated in the Berwick area, attending country schools.

In October of 1943 he enlisted into the United States Navy. Proudly serving his country aboard the NTS Farragut, Idaho and the USS Eucalyptus, until his honorable discharge in March of 1945.

Jacob was united in marriage to Theresia Duchsherer on June 19, 1946 in Karlsruhe, ND. They made their home in the Berwick area for a few years before moving to Burlington, ND, where Jacob was employed in the maintenance department with Civil Service at the Minot Air Force Base. Jacob retired in September of 1988.

He enjoyed gardening, playing pinochle and solitaire, fishing and watching television. Jacob was a current member of the VFW and former member of the Moose Lodge, both of Minot.

He is survived by: Wife of 61 years, Theresia Wolf, Burlington, ND. Sons: Leroy Wolf, Calgary, Alberta; Michael Wolf, Sausalito, CA; Lawrence Wolf, Portland, OR; Daughters: Bonita (Nathan) Wagner, Minot, ND and Karen M. Weber, Kinsdback, Germany: Nine grandchildren: two great-grandchildren: brothers: Peter (Ida) Wolf, San Diego, CA; Joseph Wolf, Phoenix, AZ: sisters: Marian Boyer, Bemidji, MN;
Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Jacob was preceded in death by his parents, sister Pauline, brothers Matt Wolf and Roumaldous "Remy" Wolf.

Visitation: Monday, July 9, 2007 from noon until 7:30 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot

Vigil Prayer Service: Monday, July 9, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Chapel, Minot

Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady Of Grace Catholic Church, Minot

Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot

Celebrant of the Liturgies: Father Bruce Krebs

Music
Processional hymn, "On Eagles Wings"
Offertory solo "Be Not Afraid"
Communion solo "Here I Am Lord"
"Song of Farewell"
Recessional hymn "We Remember"
Beth Chapman, musician

Honorary Bearers: Jacob's family and friends

Active Bearers: Colin Weber, Shane Wolf, Justin Wolf, Rodney Kremer, Marvin Duchsherer David Duchsherer


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