Obituary of Richard A Wolf, Sr.

Born on October 23, 1945 in Park Falls, Wisconsin, Richard A. Wolf Sr. (78) of Aniak, Alaska passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 17, 2024 in Idaho surrounded by family after a two year battle with skin and lung cancer.  Richard was preceded in death by his parents John and Wanetta Wolf, Wife Lottie Wolf, Wife Natalie Wolf, Wife Anne Wolf, Son Duane Wolf, and brothers Chuck and Jack Wolf.

Richard is survived by his children; Lisa Wolf, Tracy Wolf (Betty), Travis Wolf (Danielle), Richard Wolf Jr., Marlene Bannon (Matthew), Maciel John (Chad), Charlene Wolf, Paul Wolf.  Grandchildren James, Gary, Duane Jr., John (Kendel), Kalen, Kristy (Noah), Rian, Justis (Allison), Jaxon, Jheriko, Trisha (Andrew), Tierra, Tatiana, Tarrin, Shauna, Caleb, Cameron, Richard III, Aria, Tinsley, and Pierson.  Sister Marlene Emerich and brother Mike Wolf as well as numerous great grandchildren.  Richard’s extended family was his greatest joy.

Richard was stationed at Elmendorf AFB in the 1960’s then made his home in Alaska.  He was a pioneer who lived all over Alaska adopting the subsistence lifestyle where he became an accomplished fisherman, hunter, and gardener.  Richard was an active community member and leader who helped build multiple homes up and down the Kuskokwim River and especially enjoyed his time on the Holitna, Hoholitna, and Aniak Rivers enjoying the great outdoors.  Richard was a generous and thoughtful person who valued building lifelong friendships and enjoyed helping others.  Uppa Richard will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life along with Military Honors will be held on Friday, March 29, from 3-5pm at the Anchorage Funeral Home; 1800 Dare Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska.  Friends and family are encouraged to come and share stories and memories of Richard.