Louis J. Wolf

Louis J. Wolf , 94, died on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Brookdale Dublin. Born in Northampton, he was the son of  the late Alois and Mary (Nikischer) Wolf.

Lou will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to his family, friends and career as a teacher, head football coach and athletic director. Lou was a man who unfailingly saw the best in others. Until the end of his life, he showed love and appreciation for others despite his challenges. Lou inspired those whose lives he touched with his optimism, generosity and encouragement. Lou graduated from Northampton High School in 1949 where he lettered in three sports - football, baseball and basketball. Most significant is that this is where he met the love of his life, Elsie, and together they celebrated 51 years of marriage before her death in 2010.

Lou attended East Stroudsburg University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Studies in 1958. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War prior to beginning his career in education and coaching at Parkland High School. He moved to Northampton High School where he taught history and served as an Assistant football coach under his idol and mentor, Al Erdosy. Lou became Head football coach in 1968 and in his seven years led his beloved "Konkrete Kids" to 49 victories and 2 Lehigh Valley League Championships. He served as Northampton Director of Athletics from 1979 until his retirement in 1993.

Lou was recognized and awarded membership in the Northampton High School Hall of Fame, the McDonald's Football Classic Hall of Fame and the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. His crowning achievement and high honor was having the Northampton High School football field dedicated to him. This was organized and made possible by his friends, former players and colleagues who he so dearly loved.

Survivors:  daughters, Kathy Podnieks and spouse Anthony, of Plano, Texas, Jane Oswald and spouse Ralph, of  Perkasie, PA, three grandchildren, Emily Madden and spouse Blake, Sam, and Sara, one great grandchild (his birthday buddy) Jack Madden, nieces and nephews.

Services: A Funeral Service will be held on Monday April 7, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Allentown, PA, at 11:00AM. The family invites relatives and friends to gather from 10:30AM up until the time of service at the church, and the evening prior, Sunday April 6, from 6:00PM to 7:30PM at the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave. Northampton, PA, 18067.

Memorial Contributions may be made in his memory to The Lou Wolf Scholarship Fund payable to the Northampton Area School District, 1619 Laubauch Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania 18067.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com