January 19, 1929 - October 5, 2025
Bradenton, Florida - Betty J. Opalinski (Wolfe), née 1929, peacefully entered heaven on October 25, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on January 19, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois. Betty shared 40+ married years and was proceeded in death by John Opalinski and later shared multiple years married and proceeded in death by Richard Wolfe. She was the cherished daughter of Frank Vobroucek and Wilmine (Lipke). Loving sister of Earl (Gert). Proud mother of daughters Gail (Jody) Rowe and Tammy Barr and son Glen. Two nephews Sonny and Kenny (Cheryl). She was blessed with two grandsons, Walt(Karen) McCann and Jay (Deja) Rowe, 8 great grandchildren Gabe(Bailey), Ben (Iliana), Josh(Kaylee), Austin(Alexa),Branden, Kaighan, Jayden and Jason. Three great-great-grandchildren and many more loving family and friends. She was a devout Christian spending 30 years attending Westminster Presbyterian, where she was also a deacon.
She was an active member of the Elks Club and Moose Lodge, and she treasured time spent with family and friends, always offering encouragement, a listening ear, or a signature one-liner.
There will be a memorial service held at 10 AM October 18, 2025, at United Presbyterian Church 6510 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, Fl, 34209. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
