Kansas City, MO – It is with heavy hearts and profound admiration from his loved ones to announce the peaceful passing of Col. Robert Alton Wolfe, U.S. Army, retired, a beloved father, grandfather, uncle, friend, and great American on December 4th, 2021.
Born on September 23rd, 1934, in Denver, CO, Robert was the youngest of three children born to William and Anita Wolfe. Robert received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Kansas in 1956. Robert carried on his family lineage in the United States Army beginning with The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) while in college. After graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army and served as a member of the Infantry, Armor, and 82nd Airborne. His service to this country was not only stateside but included posts in other countries as well as two tours in Vietnam. Robert earned the rank of Colonel by the age of 40. After retirement from the Army, Robert became part owner of the Computers ASP store in the northland area of Kansas City where he was instrumental in getting the first Apple computers into area schools.
Robert was married to Judith L. Wolfe for 59 years before her passing in 2017. Together, they had three sons, Robert A. Wolfe, Jr. (Kathy Wolfe) of Buford, GA; Jefferson L. Wolfe (Danielle Wolfe); and William L. Wolfe (Robin Wolfe). From these sons, he was ‘Dad Wolfe’ to Jefferson L. Wolfe, Jr.; Jacob L. Wolfe; Kristen Holland (Dustin Holland); Daniel Saylor; Matthew Thompson, and six great grandchildren. He was overjoyed in being ‘Dad Wolfe’ and had a close relationship with his grandchildren, being part of their activities and taking every opportunity to impart his words of wisdom. He was very proud of his family and their individual accomplishments.
Robert not only leaves behind his immediate family, but his sister in Indiana and nieces and nephews in Indiana, Texas, Illinois, California, Alaska, and Louisiana. He will be very missed and remembered fondly.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests consideration of a donation to Wounded Warriors.
Services will be held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at the Meyers Northland Chapel in Parkville. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. with a funeral service following at 12:00 p.m. A committal service with full military honors under the auspices of the United States Army Honor Guard will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 15, at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Road Leavenworth, KS.
I had the honor and pleasure of meeting the Colonel and his lovely wife. Beautiful souls they were.
Thank you Bill & Robin for the introduction.
Respectfully
Sending healing prayers and
comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss. Bob has made a direct impact in our lives as a friend and family member.
Thank you Robert for serving our country with “LOVE; PRIDE AND HONOR. Because of your service to our country we can all live our lives in freedom and peace.
God bless you for all the sacrifices you have made for our country; for me and for all of us. You rest now in heaven with God and the Angels and with all the other Veterans who are in heaven with you.
LINDA PETERSON
WIFE OF A (DECEASED) UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN
What a wonderful tribute to your father. May your memories sustain you and give you comfort.
I love this family. He will always be known among Bill’s friends as the Colonel. He will truly be missed by all. Godspeed. See you on the other side…
Col Wolfe’s Spirit lives on in his sons,
I knew him as a kind, lovely, ethical & honorable, dad-humor, soft-spoken man. Driving his antique truck, the same color as his bright baby-blue eyes.
I was imprinted by the Wolfe Family, thru their Apple/MacIntosh Computer Store where I met his blessed son, Rob.
Always there to help, share knowledge, share a laugh, a vulnerability, & a wisdom.
DAD WISDOM:
“It’s just as easy to keep the top 1/2 of your gas tank full, as it is the bottom half— then you never risk running on empty”.
I think this applies to friendships too.
🕊PEACE TO THE WOLFE FAMILY