James (Jim) Leroy Wolfe, Sr., age 73, passed away on May 9, 2020 at his home in Haysville after battling a long illness. He was surrounded by family in his final hours. Jim was born on September 23, 1946, in Neptune, New Jersey, the son of Herbert Bostelman Wolfe and Mamie Marie Steinruck.
Jim was a 31 year resident of Kansas and retired from Boeing. He was a Vietnam War Veteran; he served for the USAF in locations in the USA, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, England and Germany. He served for 22 years.
Jim was preceded in death by sisters, Carol Heldrith, Helen Jobes, Barbara Wolfe; and brothers, Herbert T., William S., and Ricky. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara; daughter, Melissa Weide (Joe); son, James L. Wolfe Jr. (Leslie); granddaughter, Madeline Weide; grandson, Mitchell Wolfe; mother-in-law, Evelyn Harland; and sisters, Nancy Burke and Isabel Miller.
A private service will be held later. Family requests no flowers but suggests donations be made to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice.