Wayne E. Wolfe, 68, of Mason City, Iowa, died Thursday morning, Aug. 2, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa.

Wayne was born on Nov. 17, 1943, in Austin, Minn., the son of Lawrence “Larry” and Velva (Wakefield) Wolfe. He graduated from high school in Rose Creek, Minn. Wayne served his country honorably from 1961 to 1963 in the United States Navy. Most of his service was stationed in California. Following his service he attended Vocational Tech in Austin. He worked most of his career with Environmental Pollution Control of Hormel. He was forced to retire due to his health. On Sept. 12, 1974, he married the love of his life, Rosemary Olson, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage, Iowa. To this union were two children.

To fill his time in retirement he became an avid golfer. He and his group of friends would purchase the Cancer book and play many different golf courses, meeting often at Perkins before they piled into a van to head out. His Mondays were filled with the pleasure of swinging a club. He did well at golf, scoring two elusive holes in one. Winter was a sad time waiting for golf but the expectation of a new golf season always was a goal. He also enjoyed playing electronic games and some times putting puzzles together.

Those who inspired him were his wife Rosemary of 38 years; his son Chad Wolfe of Mason City; daughter Renee Earl of Austin; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his surviving brother Tom Wolfe, International Falls, Minn.; sister Margaret “Peggy” and her husband Hugh Pritt, Lady Lake, Fla.

His parents and two brothers, William and Nathan Wolfe preceded him in death.

Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, at Fourteenth Street Gospel Place, 1401 N Washington Ave., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Ken Quintus, pastor of the church. The family will greet friends one hour prior to services. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Wayne E. Wolfe Memorial Fund in care of his wife Rosemary.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. SE, Mason City, IA, 50401, were entrusted with the services. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.fullertonfh.com. 641-423-8676.