Jeremy Wolfe Obituary (1976

1 LT. JEREMY LEE WOLFE 1st Lieutenant Jeremy Lee Wolfe, age 27, formerly of Menomonie, WI died Sat., Nov. 15, 2003 in Iraq. Jeremy Lee Wolfe was born on August 16, 1976 at Memorial Hospital in Menomonie, WI to David (Butch) L. Wolfe and Jane S. Cass of Menomonie WI. He enlisted in the National Guard in October 1993 and served until August 1996. In May 1995 Jeremy graduated from Colfax High School where he excelled in academics and track and field. He attended the University of Wisconsin, Stout, in Menomonie in 1995. Jeremy enlisted active duty in the U.S. Army as a Specialist (E4) in the 25th Infantry Division in August 1996 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. His accomplishments during this time are Ranger Tab, Air Assault Badge, Excellent Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal and Army Lapel Button. Military education included Military Operations and Urban Terrain CRS, Air Assault CRS, Ranger Indoctrination Program, Ranger CRS and Light Fighters Communication CRS. During this time Jeremy met Christine M.Tadeo November 1998 in Hawaii. In August 1999, he received a 3 yr. Green to Gold Scholarship to attend Hawaii Pacific University. In addition to his academics, he graduated from Airborne School (2000), Fort Benning, GA achieving the Parachutist Badge. He was also selected as top cadet of his class, Military Science II, to train with British Cadets in England (2000). In July 2001, he completed US Army ROTC Advanced Camp in Fort Lewis, Washington. This same summer, he completed Cadet Leadership Training (CTLT), Fort Bragg, NC. He married Christine M.Tadeo on Feb. 1st, 2002. They resided in Honolulu, HI. In May 2002, he went from Green to Gold earning a Bachelor of Science and Business Administration Degree, Computer Information Systems from Hawaii Pacific University with honors (Cum Laude). He earned the George C. Marshall award and was Distinguished Honor Graduate of his ROTC Class. Jeremy attended the Rotary Wing Course and Officer Basic Course at Fort Rucker, Alabama from June 7th to September 17th 2003. He was awarded the Army Aviation Badge. His first duty station was in Fort Campbell, KY assigned to Alpha Company, 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment in August 2003. In October, 2003 2LT Wolfe deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and served as Platoon Leader in Alpha Company, 4-101st Aviation Regiment, Tall Afar, Iraq. While flying a UH-60L helicopter transporting soldiers from Tall Afar, Iraq to Mosul, Iraq, he gave the ultimate sacrifice for what he believed in: "It is an honor to serve in the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), the only Air Assault Division in the world! Contrary to the negative information that I see on the news everyday, what we are doing in Irag is making a difference. The majority of the Iraqi people support what we are doing here. Everyone looks forward to coming home, but it is important that we follow through with our obligation to the Iraqi people and for our generations to follow so we do not have to return here in the future." - Jeremy Lee Wolfe, NOV200 He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart. Jeremy's #1 interest was family and friends. While dedicated to his career, he always found time to share his life with them. His passion was aviation. Other interests were scuba diving, running, shooting, coin collecting, movies, music, fishing, hunting, electronics, swimming, basically life itself. Everything he pursued, he achieved and at the highest level. There are no words that can describe how much we love him and how much he will be missed. Jeremy is survived by: Wife: Christine Tadeo Wolfe, Fort Campbell, KY Father: David (Butch)L. Wolfe and Karen, Menomonie, WI Mother: Jane S. Utpadel, stepfather Randy Utpadel, Wheeler, WI Sister: Sharla Utpadel, son and daughter, Cara and Devon, Wheeler, WI Grandmother: Goldie Wolfe, Menomonie, WI Grandmother: Betty Utpadel, Menomonie, WI Aunts and uncles: Sally (Wolfe)Reed, husband Lloyd, daughter Cheyenne, Boyceville, WI Gloria (Cass) Keyes, husband Jerry , children Amy, Heather and Shari, Milwaukee, WI Lois (Cass) Oberle, husband Greg, children Damien and Derrick, Menomonie, WI Linda Utpadel, Menomonie, WI Todd Utpadel: wife - Pam, Downsville, WI Dave Utpadel,wife - Donna, children Jared , Justin, Debbie, Becky and Danny- Menomonie, WI Gary Utpadel and Allison, children Amanda and Elana Seattle, WA Brothers in law: Ryan Tadeo, Dallas, TX. And Noel Tadeo, Waipahu, HI, Charlie Frink, Huntsville, AL Sisters in law: Lisa Tadeo, , Waipahu, HI, Kesvadee Frink and Gunhaa Frink, Huntsville, AL Father and stepmother in law: Reynaldo and Imelda Tadeo, Waipahu, HI Mother and Stepfather in law: Pranee and William Frink Jr., Huntsville, AL Grandfather and Grandmother: Gaudencio and Nelly Tadeo, Honolulu HI and 11 aunts and uncles, 12 cousins Grandfather: Feliciano Dalisan, Phillipines He was preceded in death by: Grandfather: Clyde (Bud) Wolfe Grandfather: Ralph Utpadel Grandfather: Larry Cass Grandmother: Elaine Cass Great-grandmother: Violet Kolkind Grandmother in law: Remedios Balani Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM Wed., Nov. 26, 2003 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Menomonie with the Rev. Robert Friese officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Town of Menomonie, Dunn County, WI with Military Honors by the Military Honor Guard from Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. Family will greet friends and relatives on Tues., Nov. 25 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and on Wed from 11:30 AM until time of services at the church.