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Thomas L. Wolfe

March 24, 1944 — September 14, 2024

Coshocton, OH

COSHOCTON- Thomas Lee “Tom” Wolfe, 80, passed away Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 24, 1944 in Coshocton to the late Logan and Ann (Wirick) Wolfe. After graduating from John Glenn High School in 1961, he served in the U.S. Army from 1965-1967. He retired from the former AK Steel plant (Cleveland Cliffs) after 30 years of employment.

Tom enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and teaching them how to fish. He also loved going on fishing trips with his brothers as well. He was involved in bowling & golf leagues over the years, and he loved to ride his motorcycle at any opportunity, traveling all over the United States.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 43 years, Carol (Laughlin) Wolfe of Coshocton, whom he married Oct. 3, 1981; a son, Shane Wolfe of Washington D.C.; two step-children, Michelle (Gary) Fischer of Warsaw, and Shane (Kristina) Pew of Thousand Oaks, CA; four grandchildren, Zach (Olivia) Elson of Warsaw, and Logan, Paige, & McKenzie Wolfe of Cambridge; five great-grandchildren, Carter, Lilah, & London Elson of Warsaw, and Emery & Addyson Pew of Thousand Oaks, CA; five siblings, Dan Wolfe of West Lafayette, Vicki Guthrie of Coshocton, Carol (Tom) Guthrie of Coshocton, Jim (Debra) Wolfe of Coshocton, and Bea Watson of Coshocton; several nieces and nephews; a daughter-in-law, Cathy "Kat" Wolfe of Cambridge; a sister-in-law, Sharon (Bill) Sampsel of Warsaw; and a brother-in-law, Dave (Ann) Laughlin of Coshocton.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Paul Wolfe; a brother-in-law, Richard Guthrie; a grandson, Evan Wright; a nephew, Joshua Sampsel; his father-in-law & mother-in-law, Loren & Edith Laughlin; and a sister-in-law, Judy Chapman.

Funeral services will be held 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 at Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw, with Pastor Aaron Quinn officiating. Military rites will be performed by the Coshocton Co. Joint Veterans Council Honor Guard. Visitation is from 4:00 p.m. until service time. Private burial will take place at Valley View Cemetery in Warsaw. FischerFuneralHome.com

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, StJude.org

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