Sylvia Kathleen Wolf, 83, passed away on April 9, 2016 with her family by her side.  Sylvia was born on January 21, 1933 in Solomon, KS, to Harold and Zelma (Butcher) Boettcher.  She was preceded in death by her parents. 

On May 30, 1953 in the First Presbyterian Church in Beloit, KS, Sylvia Boettcher married John Irvin Wolf.  Married 63 years, Sylvia and Irvin honeymooned in Grand Lake, CO which has been a family tradition to return to ever since. 

Surviving are their children, Karen Heinrich of Paola, KS; Tom Wolf of Olathe, KS; Melissa Atkins of Hill City, KS; and Kim Renyer of Quinter, KS.  Survivors also include her siblings Jarold Boettcher, Beloit, KS; Janet Wesselowski, Wichita, KS; and Kathy Aros, Tuscon, AZ.  Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren, all of whom brought her great joy. 

Sylvia lived in Solomon until she moved to Beloit as a toddler.  She graduated from Beloit High School in 1951.  Sylvia graduated from Fort Hays State University with a degree in Education in 1966, and later received her Master’s in Reading Education from Fort Hays State University in 1987.   

Sylvia taught school for 29 years spanning from third grade through freshman algebra.  Sylvia was a member of Church of the Brethren.  Sylvia’s family will always treasure memories of her cooking, relaxing a bit with a good book, and sharing her love of teaching with others.  Sylvia thought her greatest legacy was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Per Sylvia’s request, a private service for immediate family only is planned.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Sylvia’s name to the Sylvia Wolf Memorial Scholarship to support students who plan to major in mathematics or education.  Checks can be mailed to Schmitt Funeral Home, at 901 Main Street in Quinter, KS.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.schmittfuneral.com.