Fred Allen "Fritz" Wolff of Whitewood, SD, died Sunday, August 8, 2010, in Ladera Ranch, CA, after an extended battle against an asbestos related lung cancer.

Born in Lemmon, SD, on February 17, 1934, to Fred and Lydia Wolff, Fritz attended high school in Lemmon and the Wings of Healing Bible College in Portland, OR. In 1953, Fritz married Darlene Twila Allcock in Edmonton, Alberta, and had 3 children together (Wendy, Don, and Gregg). He married Julie Horning in 1978 and in their marriage, he helped raise and support Julie's four children (Renee Shimkat Cummings, Scott Shimkat, Jody Shimkat Waisanen, and Becky Mahowald).

Fritz' career began at a young age, working in the shipyards of Seattle, on the Shadehill dam in Perkins Co., SD, and as a plumber and equipment operator for his older brother, Weston Wolff. Fritz and his brother, Julian, later bought Weston's interest in Wolff's Plumbing and Heating in Lemmon. He then moved to Aberdeen, SD, where he began Wolff's Mechanical Contractors. Fritz spent many years there where he enjoyed entertaining friends and family at his Richmond Lake home. Fritz then moved to Spearfish, SD, in 2000 and retired from contracting. After retirement, he became involved in real estate development and hotel construction. He and a consortium of friends purchased the property that lies adjacent to Whitewood, SD, now known as Black Hills Forest Acres and Whitewood Forest Acres. He built a home there and resided there until his passing.

Fritz had a rare love of family and friends. His home became a social center for all he met. His faith to Jesus Christ was graciously obvious in his interactions with everyone he met.

Fritz is survived by his sister, Vivian Dougherty; children, Wendy Converse and her husband, Terry, of Ladera Ranch, CA, Don Wolff and his wife, Doris, of Redondo Beach, CA; Gregg Wolff and his wife, Norma, of Spearfish, SD; grandchildren, Paige Clarke, Ashley Clarke, Noel Clarke, Amanda Wolff, Elisse Wolff, Joshua Wolff, and Nicole Wolff; along with many loving nieces and nephews.

The memorial service for Fred A. Wolff will be held on Tuesday, August 17th at 10:00 AM at the Mountain View Baptist Church in Spearfish.

In lieu of flowers, gifts to Fritz' favorite charity: Smile Train World Headquarters, 41 Madison Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, New York 10010.