Russel Bruce Wolfe, loved the ocean

Russel Bruce Wolfe was born in September 1955. Russel passed away from an illness Sunday, May 22, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence Ellen Tappan and his father, Russel Paynter Wolfe. He was a wonderful husband to his wife of 45 years, Melodie; a beloved father to sons, Scott and Christoper Alan; his daughter, Cali; and adored as Pop-Pop by eight grandchildren. He is survived and loved by his brother Larry and sister-in-law Lucinda. He was especially fond of dogs and will be missed by his dog of 15 years, Chokko. He is survived by a sister, Cyndi. 

He grew up on the beaches of Delaware, and was an avid swimmer and fisherman. He served seven years in the U.S. Army, earned his master's degree, and worked in the aerospace industry as an engineer for 34 years. 

Russel was a loving family man who lived a full life and was fascinated by life's experiences. He and Melodie loved to travel. They lived on three continents, visited all 50 states in the U.S., nine out of 10 Canadian provinces, and over 35 countries. 

Throughout his life, Russel enjoyed playing card games, softball and tennis. At one time, he built and flew remote-control airplanes. He loved the freedom of riding his motorcycle, riding the rim of the Grand Canyon and attending a Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota. He visited the pyramids of Egypt, and skied the Alps and the mountains of Korea. Russel also canoed on the Colorado River with his two boys. 

Above all, Russel loved the ocean. He grew up on the waters of the Atlantic and Chesapeake. He relished diving and fishing during his days living in the Florida Keys, and drove his boat on the Potomac River. 

Russel lived his life to its utmost and was a kind, giving and generous person with a heart of gold. He enriched the lives of all who met him. His intelligence, humor and lust for life will be missed. Russel will always be loved.