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Obituary for Daniel Charles Wolfe

February 14, 1954 - October 3, 2015

Daniel Wolfe, a father, a husband, a brother, uncle & son. A man not afraid to tell a joke that isn't funny or dance when he doesn't know how. A talented musician who could play the piano and trumpet at the same time. A true improvisational artist as well an intellectual engineer always seeking new knowledge. Born on Valentine's Day 1954 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, a natural lover of music, the arts, electronics, math, science and the environment. He has left us too soon this October 3, 2015. He is celebrated by his Father Sam Wolfe, brothers David (Nancy), Michael (Maygee) and Joel (Linnea), his wife Marie Geraci of 38 years and daughter Lena Wolfe as well as his two nephews Reuven & Jonha, niece Anna and 78 members of the Geraci family.
Dan and Marie moved to Tucson in 1980 where Dan started his career as an engineer for IBM.
What was supposed to be a few short years in the desert turned into 35.
Dan was a warm, caring, considerate man that thought deeply about the science & engineering behind everything. He graduated from Cleveland Heights High School, then Case Western Reserve with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and went on to complete an MS through the National Technical Institute via IBM and an MBA from University of Phoenix. Dan played trumpet during his early jazz career then switched to piano when it became too hard to keep his "chops" in shape. He was an enthusiastic supporter of the Tucson Jazz society and played at several of the jazz spots in Tucson. Dan was also an avid hiker who knew every trail and participated in many "meet up" hikes. He loved the desert and all its beauty. And not to be forgotten, Dan had an insatiable sweet tooth that lead him straight to any pastry shop, ice cream parlor, or chocolate factory. If so desired, please make monetary contributions to your favorite charity and support the Arts, Sciences, and Environment in Tucson.
Memorial service will be held at 1pm, Friday, October 9th at Bring's Broadway Chapel: 6910 E Broadway Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85710