Wolfe, Patricia Diane (Gerth)

Patricia Diane (Gerth) Wolfe, 48, of Mount Vernon, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2012. Patti's funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, at Morgan Funeral Choices, Mount Vernon, with visitation on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Please wear casual Chicago Bears' attire or colors at the visitation to honor our No. 1 Bears fan. A light lunch will be served following the commital at Whitey's Bar & Grill, 125 Highway 30, Lisbon.

Patti is survived by her children, Dan Wolfe Jr., Brandon Wolfe, Amber Gerth, Ben Wolfe and Jamie Wolfe; her former husband, Dan Wolfe; and her father-in-law, Bob Wolfe. Patti is also survived by her mother, Lois Gerth; and her brothers and sisters, Dan (Connie) Gerth, Deb (Dave) Schneider, Mike Gerth, Scott (Lee) Gerth, Pam (Rick) Hemphill, Sue (Lee Miller) Gerth and Michelle Mehlberger; her aunt, Judy Litoborski; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is also survived by her best friend, Heather Ulch, and Heather's children, Sydney and Brody.

She was predeceased by her father, Richard Gerth; her brother, Mark Gerth; and her sister, Kim Gerth.

Patti was born March 13, 1964, in Chicago. Patti and her family moved to the Solon area from Rockford, Ill., in 1974. She graduated from Solon High School in 1982 and Hamilton Business College, Cedar Rapids, in 1987. She married Dan Wolfe on May 27, 1989, in Mount Vernon. She worked for J.E. Adams, Cedar Rapids, and Whitey's Bar & Grill, Lisbon.

Patti was a diehard Bears fan, avid bowler and golfer and always had a coozie on hand. Her zest for life will be greatly missed. She will always be remembered for her big heart and beautiful smile.

“But most of all, just remember one important thing: “GO BEARS!”

Instead of flowers or green plants, a memorial fund has been established at Mount Vernon Bank & Trust, 206 First St. SW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314.

Published Oct. 21, 2012 in The Gazette