Marvin Joseph Wolf passed away on December 8, 2016, shortly before his 93rd birthday.
Marvin was born in Merced California on December 22, 1923 to George and Celia Wolf. The eldest of three brothers, he graduated from Merced High School in 1941 and studied Civil Engineering at UC Berkeley. His schooling was interrupted in 1943 by WWII.
Marvin served in the U.S. Army in both the European and Pacific theaters. He returned to Berkeley in 1946 to resume his studies, and in early 1948 was introduced to Karla Robinson on the steps of the Berkeley Campanile. Their first date was a five-cent cup of coffee. After his graduation, they were married in April 1949.
Over the next 12 years, Marvin's career as a civil engineer took him up and down the state of California, working for Caltrans and Contra Costa County . Karla and Marvin had four daughters in four different cities as they moved to be near each job. In 1960 the family came to Salinas to stay, where Marvin worked at the Monterey County Road Department as Assistant Public Works Director for 27 years, retiring in 1987.
Marvin believed in volunteer service. He enlisted in the Navy Reserves, serving for 20 years. He volunteered for many community, professional, and religious organizations, including Camp Fire Girls, Alliance on Aging, Friends of the Salinas Public Library, the Grand Jury of Monterey County, SCORE, Meals on Wheels, Mended Hearts, Steinbeck Center, American Public Works Association, and United Way. He served as President of Temple Beth El from 1979 to 1981, where he and Karla have been members since 1960. Together they were recipients of many awards, including the Community Service Partners Volunteer Award in 2010, given by the United Way.
Marvin was a founding member of the HDOMTC (Hartnell Dirty Old Men's Tennis Club), started in 1970 by fathers who played tennis after dropping their children off at Sunday school. He continued to play until he was 90.
Marvin and Karla enjoyed extensive travels, including trips to Israel, Europe, the Panama Canal, Alaska, and eight London theater trips. One trip focused on important battlefields of the Civil War, a subject of personal interest, resulting in an extensive book collection numbering over 500 volumes.
An engineer to the core, Marvin prided himself on never getting lost and never being late. He will be fondly remembered for his kind heart, curious nature, generous spirit, and quiet humor.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Stanley Wolf and Gene Wolf, and sister-in-law Phyllis Wolf.
Marvin is survived by Karla Robinson Wolf, his wife of 67 years, daughters Leslie Wolf, Tish Wolf, Shauna Wolf Narciso (Frank), Hilary Wolf, his grandson Antony Narciso, his sister-in-law Carol Wolf, and nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be held 10:30a.m. Fri. Dec. 16, 2016 at Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis Street, Salinas, CA. 93901.
Burial to follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 850 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA. 93901.
The family would like to thank the staff members of Windsor The Ridge Rehabilitation Center and Heartland Hospice for the kindness and care they provided during his last months.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests donations to Meals on Wheels, Friends of the Salinas Public Library, or Temple Beth El.
Funeral arrangements by Struve and Laporte.
Online condolences to www.struveandlaporte.com
Marvin was born in Merced California on December 22, 1923 to George and Celia Wolf. The eldest of three brothers, he graduated from Merced High School in 1941 and studied Civil Engineering at UC Berkeley. His schooling was interrupted in 1943 by WWII.
Marvin served in the U.S. Army in both the European and Pacific theaters. He returned to Berkeley in 1946 to resume his studies, and in early 1948 was introduced to Karla Robinson on the steps of the Berkeley Campanile. Their first date was a five-cent cup of coffee. After his graduation, they were married in April 1949.
Over the next 12 years, Marvin's career as a civil engineer took him up and down the state of California, working for Caltrans and Contra Costa County . Karla and Marvin had four daughters in four different cities as they moved to be near each job. In 1960 the family came to Salinas to stay, where Marvin worked at the Monterey County Road Department as Assistant Public Works Director for 27 years, retiring in 1987.
Marvin believed in volunteer service. He enlisted in the Navy Reserves, serving for 20 years. He volunteered for many community, professional, and religious organizations, including Camp Fire Girls, Alliance on Aging, Friends of the Salinas Public Library, the Grand Jury of Monterey County, SCORE, Meals on Wheels, Mended Hearts, Steinbeck Center, American Public Works Association, and United Way. He served as President of Temple Beth El from 1979 to 1981, where he and Karla have been members since 1960. Together they were recipients of many awards, including the Community Service Partners Volunteer Award in 2010, given by the United Way.
Marvin was a founding member of the HDOMTC (Hartnell Dirty Old Men's Tennis Club), started in 1970 by fathers who played tennis after dropping their children off at Sunday school. He continued to play until he was 90.
Marvin and Karla enjoyed extensive travels, including trips to Israel, Europe, the Panama Canal, Alaska, and eight London theater trips. One trip focused on important battlefields of the Civil War, a subject of personal interest, resulting in an extensive book collection numbering over 500 volumes.
An engineer to the core, Marvin prided himself on never getting lost and never being late. He will be fondly remembered for his kind heart, curious nature, generous spirit, and quiet humor.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Stanley Wolf and Gene Wolf, and sister-in-law Phyllis Wolf.
Marvin is survived by Karla Robinson Wolf, his wife of 67 years, daughters Leslie Wolf, Tish Wolf, Shauna Wolf Narciso (Frank), Hilary Wolf, his grandson Antony Narciso, his sister-in-law Carol Wolf, and nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be held 10:30a.m. Fri. Dec. 16, 2016 at Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis Street, Salinas, CA. 93901.
Burial to follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 850 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA. 93901.
The family would like to thank the staff members of Windsor The Ridge Rehabilitation Center and Heartland Hospice for the kindness and care they provided during his last months.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests donations to Meals on Wheels, Friends of the Salinas Public Library, or Temple Beth El.
Funeral arrangements by Struve and Laporte.
Online condolences to www.struveandlaporte.com
Marvin Joseph Wolf passed away on December 8, 2016, shortly before his 93rd birthday.
Marvin was born in Merced California on December 22, 1923 to George and Celia Wolf. The eldest of three brothers, he graduated from Merced High School in 1941 and studied Civil Engineering at UC Berkeley. His schooling was interrupted in 1943 by WWII.
Marvin served in the U.S. Army in both the European and Pacific theaters. He returned to Berkeley in 1946 to resume his studies, and in early 1948 was introduced to Karla Robinson on the steps of the Berkeley Campanile. Their first date was a five-cent cup of coffee. After his graduation, they were married in April 1949.
Over the next 12 years, Marvin's career as a civil engineer took him up and down the state of California, working for Caltrans and Contra Costa County . Karla and Marvin had four daughters in four different cities as they moved to be near each job. In 1960 the family came to Salinas to stay, where Marvin worked at the Monterey County Road Department as Assistant Public Works Director for 27 years, retiring in 1987.
Marvin believed in volunteer service. He enlisted in the Navy Reserves, serving for 20 years. He volunteered for many community, professional, and religious organizations, including Camp Fire Girls, Alliance on Aging, Friends of the Salinas Public Library, the Grand Jury of Monterey County, SCORE, Meals on Wheels, Mended Hearts, Steinbeck Center, American Public Works Association, and United Way. He served as President of Temple Beth El from 1979 to 1981, where he and Karla have been members since 1960. Together they were recipients of many awards, including the Community Service Partners Volunteer Award in 2010, given by the United Way.
Marvin was a founding member of the HDOMTC (Hartnell Dirty Old Men's Tennis Club), started in 1970 by fathers who played tennis after dropping their children off at Sunday school. He continued to play until he was 90.
Marvin and Karla enjoyed extensive travels, including trips to Israel, Europe, the Panama Canal, Alaska, and eight London theater trips. One trip focused on important battlefields of the Civil War, a subject of personal interest, resulting in an extensive book collection numbering over 500 volumes.
An engineer to the core, Marvin prided himself on never getting lost and never being late. He will be fondly remembered for his kind heart, curious nature, generous spirit, and quiet humor.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Stanley Wolf and Gene Wolf, and sister-in-law Phyllis Wolf.
Marvin is survived by Karla Robinson Wolf, his wife of 67 years, daughters Leslie Wolf, Tish Wolf, Shauna Wolf Narciso (Frank), Hilary Wolf, his grandson Antony Narciso, his sister-in-law Carol Wolf, and nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be held 10:30a.m. Fri. Dec. 16, 2016 at Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis Street, Salinas, CA. 93901.
Burial to follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 850 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA. 93901.
The family would like to thank the staff members of Windsor The Ridge Rehabilitation Center and Heartland Hospice for the kindness and care they provided during his last months.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests donations to Meals on Wheels, Friends of the Salinas Public Library, or Temple Beth El.
Funeral arrangements by Struve and Laporte.
Online condolences to www.struveandlaporte.com
Marvin was born in Merced California on December 22, 1923 to George and Celia Wolf. The eldest of three brothers, he graduated from Merced High School in 1941 and studied Civil Engineering at UC Berkeley. His schooling was interrupted in 1943 by WWII.
Marvin served in the U.S. Army in both the European and Pacific theaters. He returned to Berkeley in 1946 to resume his studies, and in early 1948 was introduced to Karla Robinson on the steps of the Berkeley Campanile. Their first date was a five-cent cup of coffee. After his graduation, they were married in April 1949.
Over the next 12 years, Marvin's career as a civil engineer took him up and down the state of California, working for Caltrans and Contra Costa County . Karla and Marvin had four daughters in four different cities as they moved to be near each job. In 1960 the family came to Salinas to stay, where Marvin worked at the Monterey County Road Department as Assistant Public Works Director for 27 years, retiring in 1987.
Marvin believed in volunteer service. He enlisted in the Navy Reserves, serving for 20 years. He volunteered for many community, professional, and religious organizations, including Camp Fire Girls, Alliance on Aging, Friends of the Salinas Public Library, the Grand Jury of Monterey County, SCORE, Meals on Wheels, Mended Hearts, Steinbeck Center, American Public Works Association, and United Way. He served as President of Temple Beth El from 1979 to 1981, where he and Karla have been members since 1960. Together they were recipients of many awards, including the Community Service Partners Volunteer Award in 2010, given by the United Way.
Marvin was a founding member of the HDOMTC (Hartnell Dirty Old Men's Tennis Club), started in 1970 by fathers who played tennis after dropping their children off at Sunday school. He continued to play until he was 90.
Marvin and Karla enjoyed extensive travels, including trips to Israel, Europe, the Panama Canal, Alaska, and eight London theater trips. One trip focused on important battlefields of the Civil War, a subject of personal interest, resulting in an extensive book collection numbering over 500 volumes.
An engineer to the core, Marvin prided himself on never getting lost and never being late. He will be fondly remembered for his kind heart, curious nature, generous spirit, and quiet humor.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Stanley Wolf and Gene Wolf, and sister-in-law Phyllis Wolf.
Marvin is survived by Karla Robinson Wolf, his wife of 67 years, daughters Leslie Wolf, Tish Wolf, Shauna Wolf Narciso (Frank), Hilary Wolf, his grandson Antony Narciso, his sister-in-law Carol Wolf, and nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be held 10:30a.m. Fri. Dec. 16, 2016 at Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis Street, Salinas, CA. 93901.
Burial to follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 850 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA. 93901.
The family would like to thank the staff members of Windsor The Ridge Rehabilitation Center and Heartland Hospice for the kindness and care they provided during his last months.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests donations to Meals on Wheels, Friends of the Salinas Public Library, or Temple Beth El.
Funeral arrangements by Struve and Laporte.
Online condolences to www.struveandlaporte.com
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