Leon Wolf, 89, Hays, died Thursday, January 30, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born July 5, 1935 in Schoenchen, the son of Anthony and Amelia (Dechant) Wolf. In 1956, he graduated from Hays High School and he graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Arts. On June 18, 1960, he was united in marriage to Mary Louise Romey at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, and they celebrated 60 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on February 6, 2021. He worked for Midwest Energy as a warehouse manager, and following his retirement, was a bus driver for USD 489 for many years. Leon loved his family and treasured his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a man of strong faith, an usher at St. Joseph Catholic Church, and was actively involved with the St. Joseph Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #1325 and the Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He was a semi-pro bowler, a skilled carpenter, and a master gardener with a yard filled with beautiful flowers.
Survivors include his four daughters, Kim Campbell of Hays, Pam Gaschler and husband Terry of Hays, Sherri Mong and husband Jerry of Las Vegas, NV, and Janelle Williams and husband Terry of Russell, three sisters, Kathy Wolf and Geri Lynde, both of Wichita, and Mildred Lusk of Huntsville, AL, a sister-in-law, Vicki Weber of Ellis, 12 grandchildren, Ashley Lang, Alexis Campbell, Allison Campbell, Adam Campbell, Nicki Younger, Natalie Reuter, Taryn Graham, Sierra Diehl, Chelsea Myers, Hailey Montgomery, Sagan Schultz, and Tyler Williams, 10 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mary, two brothers, Leven and Allen Wolf, and three sisters, Vera Mae Streeter, Loraine Wolf, and Ester Wolf.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Fred Gatschet officiating.Burial will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery in Schoenchen.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Tuesday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 5:30 pm until 6:30, a vigil service will be at 6:30 pm, and a combined third and fourth degree Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 7:00, all at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to AHSGR (American Historical Society of Germans from Russia), St. Joseph Food Pantry, or to A Different Mindset Association, a local association providing services and support for caregivers and those living with dementia and Alzheimer’s.Condolences and memories of Leon may be left for his family