Perry Ray Wolfe

Perry Ray Wolfe, 87, a resident of Gooding, passed away at his home in Gooding on June 5, 2024.

Perry was born on April 27, 1937 in Lowell, Arkansas, the son of Frank and Mildred Wolfe.

He was raised and educated in Springdale, Arkansas although his family traveled back and forth from Buhl, Idaho to Springdale, Arkansas every year for seasonal work.

He married Virginia Areman on October 4, 1959 in Twin Falls, Idaho in the Baptist Church. They moved to Springdale, Arkansas and six months later they moved to Gooding, Idaho where they have resided ever since.

Perry worked for the United States Railroad until he was retired early due to a back injury.

Upon his retirement he supported Virginia in running a paper route, being active at the senior center and playing pool, shuffle board, various card leagues and serving on the board.

He enjoyed family get togethers, hunting, fishing, wood carving, oil painting and many do it your self home renovations!

The last few years were focused on traveling and reconnecting with family and spending quality time with his daughter, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The thing that kept him going was his 6:00 am morning coffee meeting with the good old boys at Stampede.

Perry is survived by his daughter – Terri Andresen of Gooding, Idaho; four grandchildren – Kasie, Dustin, Troy and Kylie; six great grandchildren – Paige, Madi, Brynlee, Trinity, Hudson, and Callum.

He is preceded in in death by his spouse – Virginia Areman; parents, five brothers and two sisters.

A joint memorial service for Perry and Virginia will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 11:00 am at Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel.

Arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service ~ Gooding Chapel.      

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