Lee Wulf, age 88, peacefully entered eternity with his Lord and Savior from his home on Friday, June 12. A lifelong resident of Butte, Lee was born the third child of five, to John Frederick Wulf and Lenore Emily Hawkins Wulf. He attended local schools and graduated from Butte High School in 1950.
Lee was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and backpacking. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force in Okinawa for four years. Upon returning from military service on March 3, 1951, Lee became an apprentice butcher and served as Meat Manager for multiple Safeway stores in the Butte area for 25 years. He then began working for the City of Butte where he remained employed until his retirement in 1992.
Lee was a tireless volunteer who coached little league baseball, served as a Boy Scout Troop Leader for nearly a decade, and functioned as Police Commissioner for Butte Silver Bow for ten years. Lee was a local leader in the Cursillo movement for more than two decades and was active in his church all of his adult life.
Lee married Beverly Westling on June 9, 1956. They were happily married for 62 years. Together they raised four children and spent the remainder of their lives in Butte and Canyon Ferry until Beverly’s passing in 2018. Lee was also preceded in death by his older brothers, John and Donald. He is survived by his children, Timothy (Pam) Wulf of Butte, Thomas (Lisa) of Arvada, CO, Donna (Brian) Mullaney of Livingston, MT, and Dana (Dennis) Ralph of Palmetto, Georgia; his sister Delores (John) Brozovich of Whitehall; MT; and brother Robert (June) Wulf of Sheridan, MT. Lee is also survived by nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren with the sixth on the way.
Lee was a dedicated father, husband, brother and friend who will be deeply missed.
Vigil Service will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 15th at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16th and Lee’s life will be celebrated at 11:00 am during Mass of the Resurrection at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church; Father Patrick Beretta presiding. Rite of Committal with Military Honors will follow at Mount Moriah Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Butte Central Foundation, P.O. Box 634, 59703, Butte, MT 59703, or St. Patrick’s Parish, 102 S. Washington St. Butte, MT 59701.
Please visit below offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Lee. Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Lee and his family.
Service Schedule
Vigil
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday June 15, 2020
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Butte, Montana 59701
Visitation
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday June 16, 2020
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Butte, Montana 59701
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday June 16, 2020
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Butte, Montana 59701
Burial with Military Honors
Following Mass
Tuesday June 16, 2020
Mount Moriah Cemetery
South Montana Avenue
Butte, Montana 59701
Service Schedule
Vigil
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday June 15, 2020
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Butte, Montana 59701
Visitation
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday June 16, 2020
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Butte, Montana 59701
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday June 16, 2020
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Butte, Montana 59701
Burial with Military Honors
Following Mass
Tuesday June 16, 2020
Mount Moriah Cemetery
South Montana Avenue
Butte, Montana 59701
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John Thatcher says
Wonderful, wonderful man…. always upbeat and positive… RIP Lee… you were one of the best.. .
Sheila Buckley says
My condolences to the family
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
john fabatz says
Lee’s kind soul and giving spirit touched so many and will never be forgotten.
May you take comfort in knowing that the good lord was welcoming Lee with open arms and accompanied by the
the ultimate praise ” Well done,my good and faithful servant, come let’s celebrate together!”
My prayers are with the family. -De Colores
John Fabatz
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Carrie Keenan says
You’re Dad was a great man. I met him when he was a blood donor. He became one of my favorites. He always had a smile and a hug for me. The picture was completed when I met your Mom. She was a perfect lady with a wicked sense of humor. I really loved both of them. My deepest condolences to all of you.
bryan seidita says
Lee, you will be missed rest in peace my friend. Sympathy to the family!
Ernie and Cathy Frey says
Tim, Tom, Donna and Dana: So sorry for the loss of your dear Dad. He was a terrific person. We always treasured the times when we would visit with Lee and Bev. They were a great couple. I (Cathy) have fond memories of all of us at Harrison Lake; and the fun times I had with those two at the Forest Service office while they were taking care of the janitorial service. They were a hoot! My Aunt Lil shared with us the fun times she had garage saling with Bev and Helen Hall. Funny stories! Lee was so good to her too when she lived at the lake in the summer. With good friends like the Wulf’s, she felt comfortable being there alone. Take care kids, you were blessed to have had such good parents. Ernie and Cathy Frey
SHARON CLOSE says
My condolences to this family. May you be comforted as you treasure your wonderful memories of him.
Ray Jay Johnson says
Great man, Great family, Rest in peace Lee, My thoughts and prayers are with the family, peace.