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Steven Richard Wolf

Posted 2019-08-25 by mhenderson
Published in Today's News-Herald on Aug. 25, 2019 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -

Steven Richard Wolf, 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by family
in Phoenix, Arizona on August 15, 2019. Steve was born on June 26,
1956 in Chicago, Illinois to Richard and Dorothy Wolf.

Steve married the love of his life, Theresa, on May 1, 1977. They were
blessed with 42 years of marriage. He and Theresa moved to Lake Havasu
City, Arizona in 1985.

He spent 33 years in law enforcement. Twenty six of those years were
spent protecting and serving the community of Lake Havasu City where
he retired from the Lake Havasu City Police Department as a detective.
He was a past President of the Police Officer's Association and a
former board member of Havasu Silent Witness. Steve was also involved
in the founding of H.A.V.E.N. Family Resource Center in Lake Havasu
City.

He was a machinist and enjoyed spending time in his machine shop at
home. Woodworking was a hobby of his, along with gun collecting and
gunsmithing. He and Theresa enjoyed adventures in their travel
trailer. Sharing a slice of pizza with his friends and family was his
favorite pastime.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents; Richard and Dorothy wolf.
He is survived by his wife; Theresa, his brother; David (Melissa) and
his nephew; Ethan.

Steve met Theresa at a wedding. He was working on a friend's car and
was invited to go to a wedding for a "free lunch". That is where he
met Tree and his life was forever changed. He jokingly told his wife
to be sure and invite everyone to a free lunch so that people would
show up to his funeral.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Grace Episcopal Church,
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow at the
church offering a "free lunch."




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