Alfred Edward Wolff (1905 - 1969)

Born 29 Jul 1905 in Black Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Hildegard Theresa (Stingle) Wolff — married 8 Jun 1929 in Black Creek, Outagamie Co., Wis.

Descendants

Died 23 Apr 1969 at age 63 in Saint Augustine, St. Johns, Florida, United States

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Biography

Alfred Wolff was a Wisconsinite.

This profile is part of the St John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Black Creek, Wisconsin One Place Study.

This profile is part of the Wolfe Name Study.

Alvord Gustave Wolff, son of Charley Wolff & Mathilda Bloedorn, was born on 29 July 1905 in Black Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States.^[1][2][3]

In the 1910 census Alfred Wolff (age 5) was the son of Charles Wolff in Black Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States.^[4]

In the 1920 census Alfred Wolf (age 15) was the single son of Charles Wolf in Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States.^[5]

Alfred Wolff married Hildegard Stingle on 8 June 1929 in Black Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States.^[6] Alfred and Hilda announced their engagement on Dec. 25, 1928, at a shower given by Hilda's parents at Valley Queen, Twelve Corners, on May 29, 1929. More than 350 people were present. Just parents and brothers and sisters were present at the wedding dinner. Bridesmaid was Eleanor Stingle, groomsman was Erwin Stingle. Hilda described her bouquet as "a shower bouquet of roses, baby breaths, and greens. The bridemaid's bouquet yellow and pink snapdragons." "Went on a very enjoyable journey to Colby and Athens to visit relatives for several days." She also described their possessions in the new home together as, "A large green and tan kerosene stove. A four piece bedroom set. Parlor suite of three pieces, smoker, end table, and magazine rack, floor lamp, and ever so many other pieces, dishes, etc." This info from a wedding keepsake booklet, written in very faint pencil on an off white background, impossible to read after scanning. The booklet has since been lost.

In the 1930 census Alfred Wolf (age 27) was the married head of household in Black Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States.^[7]

In the 1940 census Alfred Wolff (age 34) was the married head of household in Black Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States.^[8]

In the 1950 census Alfred Wolff (age 44), Intake Man, was the married head of household in Seymour, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States.^[9]

On 18 October 1958, Alfred had a hunting accident where he lost his leg. Seymour Press, October 22, 1958, pg 1, had this story: "Seymour Man Trips, Shoots Himself in Leg. Alfred Wolff, 53, 533 E Pearl St, suffered a deep gunshot wound in the upper left leg about 4 pm Saturday, when he stumbled while crossing a swamp on his brother's farm east of Black Creek, and discharged his shotgun. A charge of No. 6 bird shot went into his leg. He was taken to St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, where he was given five blood transfusions. Tuesday morning, doctors amputated Mr. Wolff's leg above the knee. His condition is fair. He was hunting with his son, Cyril, 14, who ran for help after the accident. The brother is Arthur Wolff, whose farm is on County Trunk PP. The injured man was taken to the hospital by Lindy's ambulance." The same paper, page 7 (society page), contains his father, Charles Wolff's, obituary.

Eulogy written by his son, Gerald Wolff: "Alfred Wolff received his first breath of life on a farm three miles south of Black Creek on July 29, 1905. He spent the first part of his life, in fact, up to June 8, 1929, at this site; it was at this time that he contracted the girl by the name of Hildegard Stingle in the sacrament of Matrimony. A very important event of his life took place just prior to this marriage - it was his Baptism, making him a member of the Catholic church; in other words, he became a convert to Catholicism. This joyous occasion as well as his exchange of vows with Hildegard Stingle took place in St. Mary's Church in Black Creek. Father Joseph Esdepaky was the priest that administered these sacraments. Of this sacred union of matrimony Alfred and Hildegarde were blessed with three children: Gerald, now residing in Neenah; James in Berlin, and Cyril, now stationed in Saigon, Viet Nam. Seven grandchildren will also remember Alfred; two brothers Reinhard and Arthur of Black Creek; and two sisters: Mrs. Clara Dietrich now living in California; Mrs. Earl Herman of Route #2 Appleton; another brother and sister preceded him in death. Alfred's mother died in 1944 and his father in 1958 while he was in the hospital from a hunting accident. Alfred Wolff attended Hillway School south of Black Creek. After he worked for the Outagamie Highway Department for two years; then bought a farm near Five Corners, where he and his family resided until 1947. At this time they moved to the present home in Seymour, and worked 5 years for the Badger Co-Op; then again employed by the Outagamie Highway Department until October of 1958 when he was hurt in a hunting accident, and his leg ad to be amputated. His stay in St. Vincent's hospital was for six long weeks; again in August of 1959 he went back to work for the Outagamie Highway Department until September of 1962 when he suffered a heart attack and couldn't work after that. His hobbies and enjoyments were many and various. Fishing, hunting, baseball, and football were among them as well as playing cards. He also enjoyed traveling especially to Florida and made a trip there annually since his heart attack. He was looking forward to establishing a residence in Florida for the wintertime. He was always looking forward to spending time with his son Cyril and wife at Key West. Two days after visiting his son he suffered another heart attack. Taken to Flagler Hospital, he died at the hospital on April 23, 1969. He was received into the ranks of the Knights of Columbus on May 20, 1949 and faithfully attended monthly meetings. He encouraged many new members to join. Since his initiation he held various offices including treasurer which he served until his death."

Alfred Edwin Wolff died of a heart attack on 23 April 1969 in St. Augustine, Saint Johns, Florida, United States.^[10][11][12]

Obituary: "Alfred Wolff, 533 E. Pearl St., Seymour, age 63, passed away unexpectedly at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Augustine, Florida, where he was vacationing. He was born July 29, 1905 in Black Creek. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wolff. Prior to his retirement he was employed by the Outagamie Highway Department. Mr. Wolff was a member of the St. John Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society, all of Seymour. Surviving is his wife; three sons, Gerald, Neenah; James, Berlin; Cyril, Key West, Florida; 7 grandchildren; two brothers, Reinhard and Arthur both of Rt. No. 2, Black Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Dietrich, California; Mrs. Earl (Dorothy) Herman, Rt. No. 2, Appleton. One brother and 1 sister preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements are pending and incomplete at the Muehl Funeral Home, Seymour.".

Funeral notice: "Alfred Wolff, 533 E. Pearl St., Seymour. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday from St. John Catholic Church, Seymour, with Rev. Richard Shafer officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Muehl Funeral Home, Seymour after 2 p.m. Friday. The parish rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Friday evening and the KC rosary at 9 p.m."^[13]

Alfred Edward Wolff was mentioned on a memorial in Saint John Catholic Cemetery, Seymour, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States with a death date of 23 April 1969.^[14]

Occupation: farmer, county highway.

Note: Alfred was raised in his family's Lutheran church, converted to Catholicism when he married Hilda.^[15]

FSFTID MW84-ZN2.

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Certificate, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States.
2. ↑ Birth: "Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926", database
   citing FHL microfilm: 1305140; Record number: 147;
   FamilySearch Record: XR23-W84 (accessed 3 March 2023)
   Alvord Gustave Wolff born on 4 Aug 1905, son of Charley Wolff & Mathilda Bloedorn, in Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States.
3. ↑ Birth: Family list; Alfred Edwin Wilhelm Wolff, in family group list for Carl Wolff family; St John Evangelical Lutheran (Black Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States), photocopy of church record book.
4. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910", database with images
   citing enumeration district (ED) ED 127, sheet 10A, family 61, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1730; FHL microfilm 1,375,743.
   FamilySearch Record: MPVK-VYT (accessed 3 March 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YYY-9PBY Image number 01004
   Alfred Wolff (5), single son, in household of Charles Wolff (46) in Black Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States. Born in Wisconsin.

   Name	Sex	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   Charles Wolff	M	46	Married	Head		Germany
   Matilda Wolff	F	43	Married	Wife		Germany
   Anna Wolff	F	17	Single	Daughter		Wisconsin
   Clara Wolff	F	16	Single	Daughter		Wisconsin
   Albert Wolff	M	15	Single	Son		Wisconsin
   Arthur Wolff	M	9	Single	Son		Wisconsin
   Rinehard Wolff	M	7	Single	Son		Wisconsin
   Alfred Wolff	M	5	Single	Son		Wisconsin
   Dorthea Wolff	F	21	Single	Daughter		Wisconsin

5. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920", database with images
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Affiliate Film Number: 2008; Line: 49; FHL microfilm: 1822008; Record number: 53710;
   FamilySearch Record: MFKZ-L48 (accessed 3 March 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRFM-XZ4 Image number 01127
   Alfred Wolf (15), single son, in household of Charles Wolf (54) in Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States. Born in Wisconsin.

   Name	Sex	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   Charles Wolf	M	54	Married	Head		Pennsylvania
   Maltida Wolf	F	52	Married	Wife		Germany
   Clara Wolf	F	26	Single	Daughter		Wisconsin
   Albert Wolf	M	25	Single	Son		Wisconsin
   Arthur Wolf	M	18	Single	Son		Wisconsin
   Reinhart Wolf	M	17	Single	Son		Wisconsin
   Alfred Wolf	M	15	Single	Son		Wisconsin
   Dorthy Wolf	F	12	Single	Daughter		Wisconsin

6. ↑ Marriage: Marriage license, Alfred E. Wolff and Hildegard Stingle; 8 June 1929; license no 109, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States.
7. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930", database with images
   citing enumeration district (ED) ED 16, sheet 4A, line 36, family 77, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2603; FHL microfilm 2,342,337.
   FamilySearch Record: X9SC-CMH (accessed 3 March 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR8H-9KFF Image number 00553
   Alfred Wolf (27), married head of household in Black Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States. Born in Wisconsin.

   Name	Sex	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   Alfred Wolf	M	27	Married	Head		Wisconsin
   Hildegard Wolf	F	24	Married	Wife		Wisconsin

8. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940", database with images
   citing enumeration district (ED) 44-23, sheet 3B, line 53, family 51, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4508.
   FamilySearch Record: K7V1-TRL (accessed 3 March 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9M1-67FG
   Alfred Wolff (34), married head of household in Black Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States. Born in Wisconsin.

   Name	Sex	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   Alfred Wolff	M	34	Married	Head		Wisconsin
   Alma Wolff	F	34	Married	Wife		Wisconsin
   Gerald Wolff	M	8	Single	Son		Wisconsin
   James Wolff	M	5	Single	Son		Wisconsin

9. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census", database with images
   citing Page: 31; Line: 9;
   FamilySearch Record: 6F93-GQSV (accessed 3 March 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-GQHW-2K49
   Alfred Wolff (44), married, Intake Man, head of household in Seymour, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States. Born in Wis.

   Name	Sex	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   Alfred Wolff	M	44 years	Married	Head	Intake Man	Wis
   Hilda Wolff	F	44 years	Married	Wife		Wis
   Gerald Wolff	M	18 years	Never married	Son	Auto Mechanic	Wis
   James Wolff	M	15 years	Never married	Son		Wis
   Cyril Wolff	M	5 years	Never married	Son		Wis

10. ↑ Death: "Florida Death Index, 1877-1998", database
    citing vol. 3231, certificate number 26425, Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, Jacksonville.
    FamilySearch Record: VVQW-KHL (accessed 3 March 2023)
    Alfred Edwin Wolff death Apr 1969 in Saint Johns, Florida, United States.
11. ↑ "Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997", database
    FamilySearch Record: V8SV-CBP (accessed 3 March 2023)
    Alfred E Wolff death 1969 (age 63) in Wisconsin, United States.
12. ↑ "United States Social Security Death Index", database
    citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
    FamilySearch Record: JLS1-CPV (accessed 3 March 2023)
    Alfred Wolff death Apr 1969 (born 29 Jul 1905) residing in Outagamie, Wisconsin.
13. ↑ Obituary, Alfred E Wolff; April 1969; Green Bay Press Gazette, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, United States.
14. ↑ Memorial: "Find a Grave", database with images
    Find A Grave: Memorial #15319119 (accessed 3 March 2023)
    Memorial page for Alfred Edward Wolff (29 Jul 1905-23 Apr 1969), citing Saint John Catholic Cemetery, Seymour, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA (plot: north section); Maintained by Darlene Wolff Harbick (contributor 49119026).
15. ↑ Source: Personal knowledge of the author, Darlene Wolff Harbick. Alfred Wolff was compiler's grandfather, known to her from birth through his death when she was a young teen.