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Roberta Gale (Reiners) Wolfe

Wolfe Roberta Gale (Reiners) Wolfe, 66, of Palm Coast, FL, passed away in peaceful comfort with her husband by her side on Valentine's Day 2014 at the Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House in Palm Coast following a three year battle with metastatic breast cancer. Roberta "Bert" was born on February 17, 1947 in Pontiac IL where she spent much of her early years. She moved with her family to Ohio in Jr. High and graduated from the Uhrichsville High School 1965 and went on to receive her BS degree in secondary education from Kent State University in 1969. She had a rewarding 30-year career as a high school business education and technology teacher in Massillon, Claymont and New Philadelphia City Schools; and concluded her career at Waynesville High School near Dayton OH, where she was the recipient of the "Teacher of the Year Award" in 1991. In a recent tribute a former student stated "Mrs. Wolfe had a gift that few teachers have; the ability to balance high standards and expectations, firmness and discipline with genuine warmth and caring for her students." After her retirement in 1999, she worked part-time at Whetstone Gardens & Care Center in Columbus as a receptionist and at Palm Coast Data in subscription services following her move to Florida in 2004. She was preceded in death by her father Robert D. Reiners, in 1998. Survivors include her 91 year-old mother...of Palm Coast, FL; her husband...of Palm Coast, FL; her brother...of Devils Lake, ND; her sisters...of Uhrichsville, OH and...of Stow, OH; and numerous other relatives in Ohio, Illinois, California and Maryland. The will be no viewing or visiting hours. As per Roberta's wishes, she donated her organs to the Anatomical Board of the State of Florida and her body to the University of Florida Medical School. In death, as in life, Bert will be a giver (Donor) and an educator (Medical School). When her cremated remains are returned by the Medical School, she will be buried in Evergreen Burial Park, New Philadelphia, OH with a private family service. The family is currently planning a "Celebration of Life" open house in both Florida and Ohio. Family and friends will be notified of the details when they become available. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Roberta's name to the University of Florida Health Cancer Center, PO Box 103633, Gainesville, FL 32610-3633 or the Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House, 150 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast, FL 32164. For online condolences go to: www.craigflaglerpalms.com "Online Obituaries". Arrangements are in the care and trust of CRAIG-FLAGLER PALMS FUNERAL HOME, Flagler Beach, FL.

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