Richard Wolfe. Courtesy photo.

Richard Floyd Wolfe
1931-2025

Richard Floyd Wolfe was born Aug. 17, 1931, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to Walter and Evelyn Wolfe. Richard was the fifth of nine children.

At 17 years of age, he joined the Marines, following in his older brothers’ footsteps. He served for four years during the Korean War. Richard was discharged in San Diego and went to work at a moving company, delivering furniture throughout the United States. He eventually moved to the Los Angeles area, where he found steady work in construction.

Richard moved to Lake County, California, in the late 1960s and opened Wolfe Mobile Home Services, setting up mobile homes throughout the county.

In 1973, he came under the spell of the charming Evelyn Prather and married her in 1975.

Richard, also known as Dick or “Chief,” gained seven stepsons and their families through this union.

He worked for the Lake County Building Co. as a building inspector from 1975 to 1993.

Retired, but never idle, Dick and Evelyn joined a square dancing group and traveled to other counties for dances. They were the No. 1 fans of the “Prather Brothers,” Evelyn’s sons’ band, dancing together until the concerts were over.

“Chief” helped build several of his stepsons’ homes and did repairs when needed. He was always the first to lend a helping hand for family and friends.

Dick was a wonderful husband, stepfather, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend. He will be reunited with his beloved wife, Evelyn; stepsons, Darryl (Lela) and Donny (Mary); daughter-in-law, Joni (Danny); and four of his siblings.

Dick leaves behind his stepsons, Steven (Jennifer), Mike (Kathy), Gary (Cathy), Danny and Tim (Linda); numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and his niece, Debi Malley.

He is also survived by his sisters, Miriam and Loretta; brother, Barry; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 20, at the Kelseyville Cemetery.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.