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Update from Feb. 3, 2021

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Obituary

Richard "Gene" Wolf, 50, of Shawnee, KS, passed away on January 26, 2021. Gene was born in Kansas City, Kansas to Cynthia (Cindy) Kirgan on December 28, 1970. He was raised throughout the Midwest, but always considered himself a Kansan. He enjoyed traveling to places like Australia, Japan and Thailand as a United States Marine. Before joining the Marine Corps, Gene was a champion cross country runner throughout high school at Shawnee Mission Northwest. He …

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Memories & condolences

I am so sorry for his family. Gene and I served in the Marine Corps together in Japan. He was always fun to be around a…
I am so sorry for his family. Gene and I served in the Marine Corps together in Japan. He was alway…
I am so sorry for his family. Gene and I served in the Marine Co…
“Shazam” , everytime in high school when Gene had a great run or just playing recreational basketball making a basket. …
“Shazam” , everytime in high school when Gene had a great run or just playing recreational basketba…
“Shazam” , everytime in high school when Gene had a great run or…
So glad we got to reconnect after KU . We had a lot of fun times when me you and Jay lived together from doing our usua…
So glad we got to reconnect after KU . We had a lot of fun times when me you and Jay lived together…
So glad we got to reconnect after KU . We had a lot of fun times…
Quite yet expressive. Tender but strong. Easy yet complicated. Loving and Lovable.So thankful the spirit filled convers…
Quite yet expressive. Tender but strong. Easy yet complicated. Loving and Lovable.So thankful the s…
Quite yet expressive. Tender but strong. Easy yet complicated. L…

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What were Gene's favorite songs or musical artists?
Any thing 80's, especially the Vision Quest and Top Gun movie soundtracks.
Any thing 80's, especially the Vision Quest and Top Gun movie soundtracks.
Any thing 80's, especially the Vision Quest and Top Gun movie soundtracks.
What were Gene's favorite books?
The Bible, American Standard version
The Bible, American Standard version
The Bible, American Standard version
What were Gene's favorite foods?
Chicken!
Chicken!
Chicken!
What were Gene's favorite drinks?
Diet coke and diet Dr. pepper
Diet coke and diet Dr. pepper
Diet coke and diet Dr. pepper

Timeline

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Born

December 28th, 1970
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Got married to Gigi Wolf

October 13th, 2004
Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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Had a child, Zander Wolf

2010
Shawnee, KS, USA

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Cause of death

complications from pneumonia

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes kept in an urn

Wolf Home

The Amos Family Funeral Home
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The Amos Family Funeral Home

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