Roger A. Wolf

Roger Alan Wolf, age 85, of Morenci, Michigan, died peacefully December 10, 2023, in the same 172-year-old farmhouse in which he was born, with loving family by his side. Roger was born August 8, 1938, an only child to the late Harold and Minnie (Thomas) Wolf. He graduated from Morenci High School in 1956. Roger was a tremendous athlete, starring in both football and baseball. As a pitcher, he once posted 21 strikeouts in a 7-inning game, for the first time in Morenci sports history.

Roger earned a full scholarship to Michigan State University in both football and baseball. His college sports career was cut short by the need to assist on the family farm. After returning home, Roger continued to exercise his competitive nature, trying out for the Toronto Blue Jays baseball club, and becoming a softball legend in Southeast Michigan.

Roger dedicated himself to the family farm, primarily in partnership with his father. They raised multiple crops and animal species but were best known for their work in the dairy industry. To grow in his knowledge of farming, in 1969, Roger was chosen by MSU and participated in a 30-day “Kellogg Tour” to learn more about worldwide agriculture. In his farming career, he saw the development of farming from horses to horsepower.

Roger possessed a tireless work ethic and was respected by his peers. He was a loving provider for his family and in his later years, Roger attended all the events he could to cheer on his grandchildren and support their many interests.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 62 years, Karen; children, Wendee (Russ) Schlarf, Wess (Beth) Wolf, and Wynelle (Joe) Grady; grandchildren, Stuart (Claire), Sawyer (Susanna), Tasha (Dave), Austin (Naomi), Clayton (Siereh), Hayze (Bailey), Nate (Jess), Natalie (Will), Mackenzie (Joey), Max and Makayla; great grandchildren, Isaac, Kylie, Rylee, Kree, Lander, Lorelai, Lovelyn, Loreina, Palmer, and Baker.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of funeral services at 2:00 p.m. in the Eagle-Marry Funeral Home, 303 N. Summit Street, Morenci, MI 49256. Committal services and burial will follow in the family plot at Porter Cemetery on Packard Road.

Contributions in Roger’s name, in lieu of flowers, are suggested to any organization that supports the growth and success of the agriculture industry or Hospice of Lenawee County.