Wolf (Wolfgang) Donald Gaumer

Wolf, 64, died December 13, 2019, surrounded by family and friends at UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

He was born July 1, 1955, in Des Moines, Iowa to Donald and Anneliese Gaumer. Wolf was raised in Indianola, Iowa. Following high school graduation Wolf joined the US Navy where he served our country as a deep-sea diver. He married his high school sweetheart Susan on November 17, 1973. After four years in the service they returned to Indianola to raise their family. Wolf retired from the VA Hospital in Des Moines where he worked as a mechanic/welder for 26 years.

Wolf and Susan enjoyed traveling and going to car shows with his 2012 Ford Shelby GT 500 Mustang.  He and his wife took great pride in remodeling their homes with Wolf doing most of the work himself.  He had a vast mechanical knowledge and could fix anything.  He was the go-to guy for his family, neighbors and friends.  His knowledge will be missed, but he taught us all well.

Wolf is survived by his wife, Susan (Bentz) Gaumer; sons Daniel (Cherilyn) Gaumer and Brian Gaumer; daughter Erin (Jeff) Ebling; his grandchildren Xavier (Sarah Meyers) Gaumer and Jake Gaumer; brothers Ben (Gretchen) Gaumer and Bob (Christina) Gaumer; mother-in-law Frances Bentz; sister-in-law Nancy Bentz; and many nieces and nephews whom he loved as his own.

He was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Anneliese Gaumer; father-in-law Darrell Bentz; and sister-in-law Priscilla Gaumer.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to HEAL House of Iowa or Wesley Life Hospice.

Wolf said he always wanted a party when he died to celebrate life, so a Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at West Hill Brewing Company at 219 West Salem Ave Indianola, Iowa, from 4:00 – 8:00pm.  Per his wishes, his ashes will be taken to the Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma, CA where he and his wife were stationed in the Navy so they can be scattered into the San Diego Bay.