Clinton Allen Wolff

Clinton Allen Wolff, never one to miss a good meal, joined his buddies for dinner at Brookdale Memory Care on Thursday, February 20, 2025 but stepped out to take his seat at the Eternal Banquet Table just after 5pm. Born on February 4, 1928 in Yates Center Kansas to Edna Weiler Wolff and Edward Wilhelm Wolff, Clinton was raised on the family farm in Gridley, Kansas. Farm life and a tight knit family instilled a solid work ethic in Clinton that served as an example for all to follow. Clinton married Dorothy May Moyer, his wife of 72 years, on June 19, 1949. Together they raised 2 sons and 2 daughters in their home in Kansas City Kansas. Not one to remain idle, Clinton supplemented his Ford Motor Company income by working in home construction with Melvin C. Odell, and also found endless creative ways to recycle or reuse things others had discarded. After more than 40 years as a tear down specialist, Clinton retired from Ford Motor Company on February 28, 1992. His faith in Jesus Christ was exemplified through faithful involvement at Olivet Baptist Church, attending all work days, and participating in building most of what is now not only the physical foundation of Olivet but also the Spiritual foundation in the lives of many young men through Boys Brigade. He gave generously, loving others with his time, talent and treasure. Even in retirement he served the widows in the community by completing handyman tasks and making countless grocery runs. At 97 years old, Clinton was predeceased by his wife Dorothy, his parents, siblings and one daughter in law. He is survived by his children, Allen Wayne Wolff, Frances Sharon Holland, Shirley Marie Wilbur (Tim), and Perry Andrew Wolff (Beverly). Eleven grandchildren, Scott (Deanna) Wolff, Chad (Rachel) Wolff, Corey (Andrea)Wolff, Lori (David) Ford, Andrew (Krista) Holland, Todd (Chuck) Holland-Matney, Mark (Amy) Wolff, Mindy (Daren) Pfeifer, Lisa (Dan) Myers, Matthew (Aaron) Wilbur, Joe (Kindall) Wilbur. 22 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well." Clinton Allen Wolff lived life, and lived it well. His legacy will live on in his family, our memories, and the lives he touched. A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 9AM to 10AM with Celebration of Life Service at 10AM. at Maple Hill Funeral Home, Kansas City, KS. Burial afterwards at the Askren Cemetery in Yates Center, Kansas. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Outreach and Missions at Olivet Baptist Church. https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/5180615?widget=1

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Clinton Allen Wolff

February 4, 1928 - February 20, 2025