Thelma V. Wolfe, 104, of Hiawatha, went to be with her God, Sunday, February 14, 2016, at Maple Heights Nursing Home in Hiawatha, where she had resided since 2008.

Thelma was born December 24, 1911, north of Everest, Kansas, at the farm home of her parents, one of six children of Clemens and Emma Bengston Geiger.  She attended Evergreen District 69 Grade School and later graduated from Hiawatha High School with the class of 1930.

Mrs. Wolfe was a life time member of Upper Wolf Lutheran Church, south of Robinson.  Thelma also taught Sunday school there, and was active with ELCW (Evangelical Lutheran Christian Women) of the Church.  She was also a life member of the Hiawatha Hospital Guild, and Brown County Historical Society.

Thelma married Harmon “Pete” Wolfe, February 4, 1940, at the Lutheran Church.  They farmed until he retired and they moved to Hiawatha January 1985.  He died October 27, 2009.  She was also preceded in death by her parents; three sisters and two brothers:  Enola Oltjen, Milton Geiger, Ruby Wakeman, Virgil Geiger, and Elma Beckley.

Survivors include a number of nieces, nephews, and many friends.

The family would like to thank Maple Heights for their continuous care and concern for Thelma.

A Celebration of Thelma’s Life is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, February 20, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha.  Interim Pastor Steve Evans, of Zion/Upper Wolf Lutheran Churches, will officiate.  Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Friday.  The family will meet with friends one hour prior to services Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions to the Brown County Historical Society or a favorite charity of the donor’s choice, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

A message or remembrance may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com