Howard Wolff, 79
Howard Wolff, of Post Lake. After a beautiful day spent with family, Howard died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at his home. He was 79 years old. He was born on October 26, 1938, in Milwaukee, a son of the late Raymond and Marietta (Pallo) Wolff. He married the love of his life, Mary Jane Singer, on August 1, 1959, in Milwaukee.
Howard and Mary Jane started their life together in Milwaukee. He worked as a produce manager for Red Owl Food Stores in Milwaukee. On March 17, 1973 the couple moved to Post Lake where they opened Wolff’s River Inn Bar and Grocery Store. In 1985 it was converted into Wolff’s River Inn Supper Club.
Howard enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles, reading and playing cribbage. He was and avid Green Bay Packer and Milwaukee Brewer Fan. He will be remembered for his silly jokes. His greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren.
In addition to his wife he is survived by four children, David (Barbara) Wolff of Laona, Dale (Darcy) Wolff of Elcho, Denise Wolff of Antigo and Dawn (Mike) Schilling of Sobieski; 10 grandchildren, Justin and Kelsey Wolff, Zachary (Anna) Flannery, Asher and Brett Jensen, Hailey, Emily, Nathan, Madison and Mara Schilling.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Elcho with Rev. David Zimmerman officiating. Burial will take place in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery, Elcho. Visitation will be Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church.