Michael J. “Mike” Woolf

Michael J. “Mike” Woolf, age 76, of Platteville, WI, completed his earthly journey on April 16, 2026, at the Edenbrook Care Center while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Mike’s life, a private family service is being held at a later date.  Burial will be in the Cornelia Cemetery.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Mike’s family.

Mike was born on October 11, 1949, in Lancaster, WI, a son to John and Shirley (Winkers) Woolf.  He was gifted with skillful hands and a personality which helped him to make friends everywhere he went in life.  After graduation, Mike went on to honorably serve his country with the U.S. Air Force from 1967-1971 with a year in Vietnam.  He met his beautiful bride, Marie Richter, and the two were united in marriage on February 21, 1970.  They were blessed with 56 wonderful years together as they faced the world hand in hand each day.  Mike spent his working career in the Maintenance Department at Flexsteel Industries, investing over 37 years until he eventually retired in 2004. 

Mike carried his skills into his personal life as well and was truly a “Jack of all Trades”.  From carpentry to welding, if there was a project, repair or vision that was placed into Mike’s hands, you could be sure it would be completed without exception.  He and Marie also enjoyed traveling, especially together on their motorcycles.  They took countless trips with the camper in tow traveling over 200,000 miles across the U.S.  Mike enjoyed motorcycles, cars, planes and tractors and if there was a opportunity to examine and discuss any of the above, he was always ready to participate and share his knowledge and appreciation with every new adventure he stumbled into.

Mike was a gentle giant at heart with a big smile and coupled with a kind and patient spirit, his ability to strike up a conversation at a moment’s notice was continually unhindered.  We are going to miss Mike more than words could ever hope to accurately depict and we are forever grateful for the 76 years the Lord was gracious enough to share him with us.  May his legacy live on vividly within the hearts and minds of all who knew him moving forward and may the Lord grant him peace now from his earthly health battles until we all meet again.  Thank you, Mike, for taking the time and making the effort to impact the world around you in so many positive ways.  We will miss you deeply and dearly!

Those left to cherish the memory of Mike include,

his loving wife,

Marie Woolf, Platteville, WI;

his two children,

Angie (Keith) Pomerenke, Richfield, WI,

and David (Andy) Woolf, Madison, WI;

his grandchildren,

Robert Pomerenke, Grafton, WI,

Emily Pomerenke, Chicago, IL;

his sister,

Sandy (Doug) Meier, Burton, WI;

his brothers and sisters-in-law,

Marc (Deb) Richter, Tucson, AZ,

Rich (Jane) Richter, Greenbay, WI,

Joan Heister, Lancaster, WI,

Terry (Jill) Richter, Waukesha, WI,

Diane (Dave) Martinez, Big Lake, AK,

Gary (Tina) Richter, Oroville, CA,

and Jim (Bev) Richter, Dayton, WA;

along with numerous extended family, friends and neighbors.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, John “Jack” and Shirley Woolf; his brother, Dan Woolf; his brother in infancy, John David Woolf; and his niece, Kelly Meier.

Mike’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Edenbrook and St. Croix Hospice for all of their professional and compassionate care.  We would also like to extend a heartfelt and sincere thank you to Mike’s best friend since childhood, Jeff Martin and his sister-in-law, Joan Heister for all of their help and support throughout these difficult days.

Online condolences may be shared with Mike’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com