David Marion "Ears" Wolfe

David Marion "Ears" Wolfe, 96 of Zanesville, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his side January 22, 2015 at Genesis Morrison House Hospice. He was born Sunday, May 5, 1918 in Crooksville, the son of Chester C. Wolfe and Nora E. (Bonifant) Wolfe. He married the love of his life Wanda E. (Hankinson) Wolfe on Sunday, August 15, 1937 and was Methodist by faith. Marion grew up and spent most of his life in Crooksville. In his younger years, Marion delivered coal to the schools, post office and homes around the Crooksville area. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy during WW II where he served in the South Pacific Theater. Marion served as city councilman for many years and contracted hauling freight with Putnam Transfer from the potteries until his retirement in 1982. He and his wife Wanda moved to Zanesville to be with his daughter in 2007. He was a lifetime member of Peerless Lodge #591 Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio; a 32 Degree Mason with the Valley of Cambridge Scottish Rite and the Aladdin Shrine. He enjoyed sports, hunting, fishing, playing cards, was an avid gardener and most of all dancing with his beloved Wanda. He and Wanda also enjoyed the winters they spent in Fort Myers, Florida. Marion was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who greatly enjoyed the time he spent with his family. Marion is survived by two daughters: Darla DeGarmo and Carol (Gary) Densmore and one son: Roger (Sharon) Wolfe; eight grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Marion was preceded in death by his beloved wife of over 75 years: Wanda Wolfe; two brothers: Clarence & John Wolfe and three sisters: Nora Jane Hoops, Bernice Ferguson and Ruth Burton. The family will receive guests from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Emeritus at North Hills, 1575 Bowers Lane, Zanesville where a Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM with Rev. Gay Blau officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Genesis Hospice & Palliative Care, 713 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio, 43701 in Marion's name. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com

David Marion "Ears" Wolfe

May 5, 1918 - January 22, 2015