Harold Wolf

Harold Olin Wolf, 88, of Kimmell, Indiana, passed away on May 3, 2022 at Parkview Noble Hospital.  He was born to Charles Everett “Hap” and Geneva (Gettings) Wolf on November 17, 1933 on Diamond Street in Kendallville, Indiana at his aunt’s house.

Harold is survived by a daughter, Charisse Wolf of Ligonier, Indiana; a son Sheldon (Linda) Wolf of Bigfork, Montana; a grandson Dirk (Emily Collins) Ormsby of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and a brother Gerald (Barbara) Wolf of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents and very special friend Rita Beard.

Harold had owned and operated the Wolf Swap Meet since 1981.  The Swap Meet was first held at the 4-H Park near Albion.  It then moved to the Wolf Lake Gun Club.  In 1989, the swap meet was moved to its permanent location where it is now.  He worked at Monsanto for many years before becoming a bus driver for West Noble School Corporation. He also sold insurance.  Harold started making rabbit cages as a business in the 70’s and many of his cages have been sold to 4-Hers and rabbit raisers all over.  He attended rabbit shows all over the country and won many awards. He enjoyed Polka dancing and was a member of the ARBA (American Rabbit Breeders Association).  Harold also was a past member of the Noble County Rabbit Fanciers and the National Flemish Rabbit Breeders.

A Funeral Service will be held in Harold’s honor on Monday, May 9, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South Ligonier, IN 46767.  Pastor Chaplain Tom Novy will officiate. Burial will follow at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell, IN.

Family and friends will be received from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM and 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Sunday, May 8, 2022 as well as from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, 6316 Mutual Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 or to Sparta United Church of Christ, 2584 N US HWY 33, Kimmell, IN 46760.