Obituary of Edward WOLFE

EDWARD RAYMOND WOLFEEdward R. Wolfe, Lt. Col. USAF, Retired, has "Shed the surly bonds of Earth" on October 8, 2008 at age 81. He was born in Manhattan, New York City, New York on August 1, 1927.Upon graduation from high school, he joined the military service at Yale University, V-5 Pilot pre-flight training. At the conclusion of World War II he attended the University of New York in Oswego, earning a Bachelor of Science degree. Upon graduation he was recalled to military service to participate in the Korea Conflict.Finally after completing pilot training, Ed served in Korea as a combat pilot. At the end of the Korean debacle he returned for duty in the United States flying single and multi-engine jet aircraft, including the T-33, B-57, B-47, RB-57 F (ultra-high altitude) and the coveted F-4 Phantom. At the age of 45 he volunteered for combat duty in Vietnam flying the F-4 in combat.In his span of active duty he was one of the few to have had the privilege of serving his country "against all foes, foreign and domestic" in three major conflicts; WWII, Korea and Vietnam.Ed leaves behind his two daughters, Lesley Ramona Wolfe and Sara Liz Wolfe-Patterson and four grandchildren, Lincoln, Clay, Cy and Ben Patterson.He was preceded in death by his son, Graham.A visitation will be held Friday, October 17, 2008 10:00 AM followed by the funeral services at 11:00 AM at Lietz-Fraze Chapel. Chaplain Sisto Sandoval of the Lake Havasu City Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 975 will officiate.Ed's remains will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC, section 2, grave 3493. One of his last comments to family and friends was "when/if in the area, please stop by and say hello".Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.