Went home to the Lord on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at the age of 79. Beloved husband for 57 years of Patricia (nee Zielinski). Devoted father of John M. (Jane), James M. (Grace), and Joy (John) Rechlitz. Cherished grandfather of Christopher Wolf, Jamie (Alan) Abbott, Tracy Wolf, James T. Wolf, Jack Wolf, Jacob Wolf, Nicholas (Stacey) Rechiltz, Katelyn (Russell) Martiny, and April Rechiltz. Cherished great-grandfather of Ethan Rechiltz. Loving brother of the late Paul Wolf, Mary (Clarence) Niesen, and Mark (Suzie) Wolf. Preceded in death by his parents John F. and Virginia Wolf. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Memorial Visitation on MONDAY, February 5, 2018 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at ST. MARTIN OF TOURS CHURCH 7963 S. 116TH ST. Franklin. Mass of Christian Burial at 3:00 PM. John retired from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as a VP of Labor Relations after 37 years of services. The family would like to thank the staffs of Tudor Oaks Health Center and VITAS for the care and compassion they showed John in his time of need. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Salvation Army (www.satruck.org) are appreciated. South Suburban Chapel 414-282-6080