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Donald J. Wolfe

November 23, 1921 — January 31, 2013

Donald J. Wolfe 91 of Rockford died Thursday January 31, 2013 in St Anne Center. He was born November 23, 1921 in Hartland, IL. The son of Joseph and Mary Jane Wolfe. Graduate of Beloit Memorial High School class of 1941 (NHS), GRADUATE OF American Technical Society 1942 (HS). Combat Veteran 194246. Served in General Pattons Third Army with Eleventh Armored Division, Fire Direction Center, 491 st Armored Field Infantry S3. Communication School at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Participated in the Battle of the Bulge, Germany, Siegfried Line, Kyle River, first and second advance to the Rhine into Austria. Member of Armored Division Association, Rank of Sergeant, Marksman Medal and Three Bronze stars. Lived in Rockford since 1964, when he married his beloved Sophie Kasputis on July 6, 1964. A very happy marriage for 42 years until her death, July 4, 2006. An accomplished plectrum guitar soloist. He enjoyed playing for fellow GIs while camped in Quonset huts in England. Following the end of the war, Don performed at the Festspielhaus in Salzberg Austria. Returning from overseas, he graduated from Rockford Business College, completing courses in accounting and business law under the auspices of University of Illinois, Veterans program. He held various accounting positions and following retirement concentrated on Investments. In the summer he liked to raise tomatoes and keeping a beautiful lawn. Survivors include his sister, Gerry Chekouras of Plover, WI, Niece, Susan (Ken) Chekouras of Plover, WI. Nephews, David (Joyce) Chekouras of Rosholt, WI, Carl Chekouras of Stephen Point, WI and James (Grace) Kasputis of Rockford, IL. Great Niece, Jenica Chekouras of Waukesha, WI.Mass of Christian Burial at 11am Tuesday February 5, 2013 in St Anthony Church with the Franciscan Friars officiating. Burial in Mount Thabor Cemetery, Beloit, WI. Visitation from 10am until time of service Tuesday in the church.

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