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William Dakota Wolfe

Obituary William Dakota Wolfe

William Dakota Wolfe, 24, of Buckhannon, W.Va., died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon.

He was born Sept. 30, 1994, in Peru, Ind., a son of William Robert and Tracy Price Wolfe.

In addition to his parents he is survived by two sisters, Taylor Wolfe and Megan McCourt both of Buckhannon; paternal grandparents, James and Linda Wolfe of Buckhannon; maternal grandfathers, Chad Torrence of Peru and Richard Chamness of Tipton, Ind.; his niece, Madison Mathess of Buckhannon; his nephew, Wade Landers of Buckhannon and several aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends.

Mr. Wolfe was a floorhand for the oil and gas industry.

In honoring their friendship, Lilo and Dakota’s viewing and funeral service will be held together.

Friends will be received Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Dave Cunningham officiating.

In honoring his wishes, Dakota will be cremated.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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