Herman L. Wolfe, Sr.

rHerman L. Wolfe, Sr. (September 30, 1930 – February 3, 1989) was a businessman from Savannah, Tennessee who served seven terms as a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from 1977-1989 (90th through 96th General Assemblies) from a district which encompassed Hardin and McNairy counties.[1]

Legislative service

Wolfe first entered the House in 1977, succeeding fellow Republican Ray Bodiford in the 70th House district, which also included portions of Chester and Hardeman counties; and was assigned to the standing committees on agriculture, and on conservation and the environment.[2] When he died in 1989, his district (now number the 71st) had changed to encompass only Hardin and McNairy counties; he was still on Conservation and Environment, but was also on the committee on general welfare.[3] He died in office on February 3, 1989.[4] was succeeded by Democrat Randy Rinks.

Personal life

Wolfe was married to Naomi Luretta Beam Duplessie, who left Savannah in 1973 and later re-married.[5] He was a Baptist.

Wolfe held U.S. Patent #D257,923, application date July 25, 1979, issued January 20 1981, for a "Wall mounted support rack for baseball equipment".[6]

References

  1. ↑ Tennessee HouseRepresentative: 90th General Assembly "Herman L. Wolfe Sr."
  2. ↑ "90th General Assembly: House Standing Committees
  3. ↑ "96th General Assembly: House Standing Committees
  4. ↑ Tennessee House Representative: 96th General Assembly "Herman L. Wolfe Sr."
  5. ↑ "Naomi Oppenhiemer (12-10-09)" Savannah Courier, n.d.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Patent Number D257,923: Wall mounted support rack for baseball equipment: January 20, 1981" Justia.com Patents


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