William Richard Wolfe

William Richard Wolfe, 94, passed away on April 11, 2014. Mr. Wolfe was born in Ridgeley, West Virginia and resided most of his life in Norfolk, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty years, Lila Elaine Wolfe and was the last of eleven children. Mr. Wolfe retired from the U.S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer and was a member of the Submarine Veterans of WWII and the editor of their National Magazine, Polaris. He also retired from Civil Service at the Norfolk Naval Base. He was a member of The Knights of Columbus, the Nocturnal Society, Legion of Mary and Christ the King Catholic Church. Survivors include his children, William Richard Wolfe, Jr., and wife Kristine, Joseph Gary Wolfe and Sharyn Wolfe Sizemore and husband Donald; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, 12:00 Noon at Christ the King Catholic Church. The family would like to thank his SMG physicians and Sentara Hospice nurses and Leroy White for their care and Donna Kurtz for her love and companionship. Friends may offer condolences at www.smithandwilliamsnorfolk.com.