Please remember in your prayers School of Education graduate student Joel Wolfe, who passed away unexpectedly Nov. 11. Wolfe was 49 years old.
Wolfe is survived by his wife, Marinda; sons, Ryder and Thomas; parents, John and Judy Wolfe; stepfather-in-law, Dale Holbrook; sister, Jean Rigden; several nieces, a great-niece and a great-nephew; and numerous extended family members. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Carol Holbrook, and father-in-law, Thomas Foster.
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a bachelor’s degree in education, Wolfe enjoyed a successful career in technical recruiting for over two decades. Two years ago, he returned to his roots in education, embracing a role as a special education teacher at Coon Rapids Middle School.
A remembrance of life service will be held for family and friends at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, on Nov. 22 from 10 a.m.-noon with a time of sharing beginning at 11:30 a.m. A luncheon will follow at the Inver Grove Community Center from noon-2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Coon Rapids Middle School Special Education program, honoring Joel’s commitment to education and his students.
