Guestbook

Charlotte Wolfe (July 15, 2009)
Dear Uncle Marvin, Mark & Karen,
I am sorry for your loss; I know your wife & mother will be dearly missed. It was so sad that Aunt Marcia was suffering and hope that you might also feel some blessing in the fact that she no longer struggles.

My fondest memories of Aunt Marcia are of the summer I spent by myself with your family in Nashville. I remember especially Aunt Marcia's determination to get Karen a manicure. For all I know Karen, by then, you had been having manicures regularly, but this was so out of left field for me, and I couldn't imagine my mother even thinking of getting me a manicure! In my memory you weren't too keen on this idea, yet your mother would not be swayed and I think we all went to some department store together and I got to watch in fascination and your mother was so pleased!

I know that Marvin & Marcia enjoyed taking driving trips, and I now understand, "exploring" one particular highway! I remember Marvin & Marcia particularly as "empty nesters", stopping in to visit my family when we lived in Milwaukee. My husband & I remember fondly the time they stopped to visit us here in Newton, KS, some distance south of the Lincoln Hwy, but close enough. Every time I'm in the attic I remember that Marvin was shocked by my electrical system (which hasn't changed) and Marcia was shocked that he went exploring in our attic! LOL Fond memories.

I hope that our generation (Mark, Karen & I) will have the time & energy to go exploring and get reacquainted when we reach our "golden years".

Thinking of you in this time of readjustments.
With love,
Charlotte Wolfe
Newton, KS


Mike & Melissa (Faltys) Powell (July 15, 2009)
We are so sorry for your loss. I remember visiting Uncle Marvin and Aunt Marcia many times at Nanny's house. Aunt Marcia always gave the best hugs. You are in our prayers

Lana K Longacre (July 15, 2009)
Dear Karen, Mark, Fav Unc and Family,

So many fun memories come to mind about your family visits to Nebraska. Growing up, Aunt Marcia was always so kind and interested in my activities. She listened intently, smiling beautifully.

I pray Aunt Marcia's life was full of joy and peace. She was so gracious, always, and so blessed having all of you so close and dear to her.

Love always, Lana



Polly Sink (July 14, 2009)
We send our love and sympathy to Cousin Marv and all his family. Sadly, we never got the chance to meet Marcia, but have been able to get to know Marv, our Dad's cousin, through email. Having lost our Dad at an early age, we know that love never dies and precious memories keep our loved ones forever close. Love to all from Ernest (Red) Sink's five little redheads, Peggie, Paddie, Poodie, Pennie, and Pollie

Monte Lamb (July 09, 2009)
All the Lamb's who lived next to you for 6+ years on Potter Ln. are sorry to hear the news about the death of Marcia Wolfe. Our families were close for those years with Mark and I, and Karen and Amy doing many things together. Who would have ever figured that my path would continue to cross with all of you and in the past few years, we have enjoyed each other's company again on several occasions.
We are sorry to hear of Marcia's death, but happy and blessed to have known her and each of you.

Don Davis (July 08, 2009)
Don Davis (July 8, 2009)

I remember Marcia from the time we were both children and cousins in David City. We had numerous family gatherings, in our homes and at picnics in the park, where Norman, Mary Beth and I played with Marcia and her brother, Bob.

Later in life we lived far apart, but Gerri and I had many fun times with Marcia and Marvin on those occasions where our paths crossed, such as at alumni gatherings and family gatherings in David City.

“A Friend of Chuck Davis” rings a bell with both of us. Gerri first met Chuck on those occasions when he brought machinery to the Ludvik farm west of David City. She was a young farm girl and she fell in love with him because he always paid attention to her. Chuck had a wonderful way with children largely because he was truly interested in them as people.

I have known him “always” as a very special uncle, from the time when I was small until I got my pilot’s license and we were taking turns with others flying the group airplane, while between flights we played pinochle and similar card games in the little shack at the airport.


Alvin W. Wolfe (July 08, 2009)
It must have been 1943, at half time of a Schuyler vs David City football game, when Marvin pointed out to his little brother the majorette leading the David City High School Band, telling me that was his girl friend. Marcia was beautiful, probably the prettiest girl David City produced since Ruth Etting. So that’s why Marvin traveled Highway 15 so often!
Marvin went off to the Navy, and we learned only later that in February of 1945 he and Marcia had “eloped,” as we used to say, snuck across the border into Kansas to be secretly married. The reason for the confidentiality? Marvin was in a V-12 education program and the U.S. Navy frowned upon matrimony – an early variety of “don’t ask, don’t tell,” I guess.
Well, that proved to be the start of their long journey together. After the war, they moved to Evanston where Marvin continued the education he had started in the V-12 program and finished his bachelor’s degree in mathematics at Northwestern. Marcia gave birth to Mark in March of 1947 and to Karen in September of 1952. Together Marvin and Marcia raised their two great children in Nashville, a city that Marcia loved. She lived a full life, with much to be proud of in those kids. It is sad that she had to endure a lingering illness in her last years. I remember Marcia as the beautiful majorette from David City.
--Alvin

Misty Pittman and Scott Bachelder (July 07, 2009)
Karen,

Scott and I would like to offer of sincerest sympathy. Our hearts and prayers are with you, your brother and your father at this time.

Nichole Mullin (July 07, 2009)
My thoughts and prayers to you all.

A Friend of Chuck Davis (July 07, 2009)
This entry is being made by a person who considered Marcia's dad, "Chuck" Davis a dear friend, with the hope that some of Marcia's cousins who called Custer, South Dakota their home will read and respond to this website.

Chuck, his brother, Don, and their five sisters were born and raised in Schuyler Nebraska. The "boys" moved to David City, where Chuck started the Butler County Implement Company. Don started the D. D. Davis Chevrolet Garage.

Marcia’s aunt Fanny married Ed Finley and remained in the Schuyler. Her aunt Margaret married Hans Arps and also stayed.

The three other aunts moved eventually to Custer, South Dakota where they and their husbands served their community. Lucille's husband, F. E. Manning, MD, was the local physician.

Edith Varin also lived in Custer where her husband was the county sheriff. Helen married Pierce Himebaugh. Helen was the postmistress at Custer, and Pierce ran the visitor center at Mount Rushmore.



Joe and Suzi Faltys (July 07, 2009)
I remember the many visits to Nebraska by Uncle Marvin and Aunt Marcia. Aunt Marcia was a very caring woman, always interested in how our lives were going and how our health was and often laughing or smiling. Time passes, towns change, people move but thank you for being part of our Schuyler memories.

Edwin D Finley (July 06, 2009)
Marcia was one of my many cousins in the davis family. She and my younger sister played together when we were growing up in Nebraska. Marcia always was fun to be around. I will remember her in my prayers.
Ed Fionley

Jared and Julie Faltys & family (July 06, 2009)
Sorry to hear about your loss Uncle Marvin. Our prayers are with you in this tough time.

Nancy Miller Mullin and Hank Mullin (July 06, 2009)
Dear Uncle Marvin, Karen, Mark & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Some of the fondest memories were when you all came to visit us in Schuyler, NE.It brings back times of laughter, songs and adventure. Aunt Marcia being a gracious lady would leave our mom a Lenox hostess gift. These memories are the legacy of love.

Ashley Wolfe (July 06, 2009)
Some of my earliest memories are those that were spent with Grandma Wolfe. Whether it be baking, singing, or watching figure skating (one of her favorite pastimes), I always enjoyed the moments that I shared with her. Brett and I used to turn Grandma's living room into a virtual campground, using the dining room table, couch pillows, and blankets to build the world's coolest fort.
One particular memory that stands out is a time when I was in 3rd grade and fell very ill with a migraine. I had to miss school, so our folks dropped me off to spend the day with Grandma. I spent the day in the bedroom while she cared for me attentively, making soup, tea, and making sure I was comfortable. As an adult, there have been sick days that I have wished that I could spend in just that way!

Grandma was loving and cared for her family unceasingly; she will be missed dearly.

Mary Dohner Yager (July 06, 2009)
Dearest Uncle Marvin, Karen, Mark and families, I am so sorry to learn of Aunt Marcia's passing. Thank you for sharing the wonderful photographs with us. I have such fond memories of visits with Uncle Marvin and Aunt Marcia. I am so grateful that memories allow our loved one's to live on long after they have left us.

Karen L. Wolfe (July 05, 2009)
With polio sweeping the country in the '50s, I owe my life to my mother, Marcia. A doctor recommended termination of pregnancy because back then they thought there might be some horrible birth defect. She rolled the dice, and here I am! She also thoughtfully supplied me with an older brother to smooth the path of childhood and beyond. We love you Mama.

Lu and Don Dodson (July 05, 2009)
We have Marcia to thank for bringing Mark into our lives and for the beautiful grandchildren, Ashley and Brett. We enjoyed many holidays, birthdays and visits with Marcia and Marvin. Peace be to you.

Phil Foster (July 05, 2009)
Fare thee well and safe journey, Grandmother Wolfe.

Faith Wolfe (July 04, 2009)
I was only able to meet Marcia once. My husband and I made a special trip to GA to introduce to our daughter, Abberly. I will always remember her sweet smile and warmth towards us. I know the Wolfe family has lots of love for Marcia and will miss her greatly.

Brett Wolfe (July 04, 2009)
I have been privileged enough to have had four grandparents contribute to my upbringing. Grandma Wolfe, as Marcia was known to me, was very crucial to my upbringing. She had a very selfless way about her. I will always remember her date-nut balls, her hot ham n'pepperidge farm rolls, putting the Christmas bows on her head, and the endless treasure chest that was her basement!

Deborah Wolfe (July 04, 2009)
My mother-in-law taught me to appreciate the wonder and joy that we find in cats. Before Marcia was in my life, I had never been around cats. When I met her, Rama was an elderly cat living with Marcia and Marvin. Her enthusiasm and love for Rama, and all things cats, was contagious.
Marcia was a great baker. I can never hope to duplicate her rum balls and date nut balls, which she always made for Mark and the kids at holiday time. I've passed her recipes on to Ashley and Brett. Maybe they can do justice to their grandma's recipes!
Without Marcia Jean Wolfe, my life would be void of the great gifts of Mark, Ashley, and Brett. Many thanks and love for all these blessings!