Glenn Arthur Woulf, 86, of Coleman. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Glenn Arthur Woulf, who died peacefully at home with family at his side on December 11, 2025, at the age of 86.
Glenn was born on January 10, 1939, to Laurence and Marie (Payette) Woulf of Coleman, the fourth of nine children. He attended Woulf School through 8th grade and graduated from Coleman High School in 1957. On October 20, 1962, he married his lifetime forever friend, Simone Frances Simono, at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Coleman.
Glenn worked at Woulf Motors until it was sold, and he later worked at Badger Paper for 36 years until his retirement in 2001. He proudly served the Village for 48 years. 23 years as Village Trustee and then 25 years as Village President. He was very proud of the community where he lived for 58 years. Glenn also served as a Sergeant in the Army National Guard for four years before receiving an honorable medical discharge. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Lions Club, and the Coleman Area Rescue Squad.
Glenn is survived by his loving wife, Simone, and their children: Wendy (Tim) Gould of Coleman, Todd (Shauna) Woulf of Appleton, and Jodi (John) Karas of Coleman.
He is also survived by his grandchildren: Chris (Katie) Gould, Shane (Kim) Gould, Taylor (Derek) Konop, Cameron (Kristin) Woulf, Alex Woulf, Jordan (Angela) Lemerande, Eden (Nick) Schleihs, Drake (Emma) Schleihs, Jacob (Becca) Engels, Janae (Maranda) Engels, and Jack Karas; and great-grandchildren: Cael, Gable, and Jordan Gould; Finley, Ellie, and Beckett Gould; Sebastian, Sullivan, and Samuel Konop; Jett and Tatum Woulf; Elliot Bates; and Leighton and Jace Engels.
Glenn is further survived by his siblings: Larry Woulf, MaryAnn (Buck) Bergeron, Sam (Pat) Robbins, Bernie (Dave) Larson, and Loretta (Jack) Witt; along with his in-laws: Lee Hein, Carla Routhieaux, Wayne Johnson, Lou Swenty, and Keith Young; and countless cousins. He comes from a long line of love.
Glenn is preceded in death by his mother and father, Laurence and Marie Woulf; siblings Jeriene (Ken) Myers, Joan (Bob) Foley, Fred Woulf, and Frank Woulf; and in-laws Aelred and Eunice Simono, Richard (Jacqueline) Simono, William Hein, Marie Johnson, Gary Routhieaux, Arnold (Stretch) Swenty, and Patricia (Snooks) Young.
The Woulf Family extends our deepest gratitude to the following:
- The St. Clare Memorial Hosp Swingbed unit, which truly became our second family
- Unity Hospice
- Father Ben for the most amazing anointing and prayer service we have ever been a part of.
We also know Glenn is saying thank you to all of his amazing family who gave up endless time and care to be with him in every possible way. He was so very proud of each and every one of them.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Coleman, WI.
Rhodes-Charapata Funeral Home, Coleman is assisting the family.
