Charles Edward Wolf, Sr.

Charles Edward "Chuck" Wolf Sr., of Glen Burnie, Maryland, passed away on March 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Chuck is survived by his devoted wife of over 60 years, Mary J. Wolf, whom he married on November 12, 1964.  Together, they shared a deep love for dancing whenever the opportunity arose.  He was a beloved father to his daughter, Ginger L. Brookman, and his son, Charles Edward "Bucky" Wolf Jr.  He is also survived by his cherished son-in-law, Scott E. Brookman, and his adored grandson, Matthew S. Brookman, who lovingly called him "Poppy".  Chuck held a special place in his heart for his nieces, Jessica Cabauatan and Courtney Wenck, and was deeply loved by his late in-laws, Charles and Margaret Wenck.

Born on January 24, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, Chuck was the son of Margaret T. Ridgley and Charles O. Wolf.  He is also survived by his loving sister, Debbie George of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Chuck spent his childhood in the Marley Park area of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, where he developed a love for baseball and fishing.  In January 1960, he proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving for four years.  One of his favorite assignments was in Hawaii, where he often spoke of enjoying the beaches and surfing during his time off.  After completing his service in February 1964, he returned to Glen Burnie and began working at Pep Boys before joining Koppers.  Eventually, he secured his dream job at Lockheed Martin Aerospace, where he served as a quality control manager until his retirement in 2002 at the age of 55.  Following retirement, Chuck and Mary moved from Glen Burnie to Bethany Beach, Delaware, to enjoy their golden years by the shore.

Chuck was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend.  He was actively involved in his community and church, finding great comfort in reading the Bible daily.  His faith was the foundation of his life, guiding his actions and shaping his character.  Chuck exemplified kindness, humility, and generosity, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.  He lived by his beliefs, showing his love for God through his unwavering devotion to his family, friends, and community.  He and Mary loved spending time together on the beach, relishing the peacefulness of the ocean.  Chuck took great joy in teaching his grandson the art of fishing and crabbing, passing down his knowledge with pride.  He also found happiness in working in his yard and being outdoors.  A passionate sports fan, Chuck was a loyal supporter of the Baltimore Orioles and enjoyed attending Shorebirds games.  He was an enthusiastic Kansas City Chiefs fan, always ensuring he wore his lucky Chiefs socks on game day, and also occasionally rooted for the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens.

A Celebration of Life Service for Chuck will be held on Saturday, June 7th, from 2-4 pm at Singleton Celebration Center, 206 Crain Highway S, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (next to Singleton Funeral & Cremation Services)

For the past five years, Chuck bravely battled dementia.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's and Dementia Foundation of America in his memory, supporting continued research and honoring his legacy.