Larry O'Mahoney, Kilcummin

Divine Appointments.  

I thank God for the appointments he has for us. Meeting Wolfram was certainly one of those. Just before Christmas Fergus, who attends our church, invited me to a Christmas party for the blind. During the meal I had the privilege of meeting Wolfram, who sat next to me. We got chatting and he gave me his telephone number. I invited him later to our Christmas carol service. That night he invited Jesus into his life. He has come to church every week since. I visited his recording studio a number of times, just a few hundred metres from the Methodist church he so loved to attend. He told me he looked forward very much to coming to church and made several visits each week. He had a great love for music and song and on the night before he died, helped me record "The Promise of Your Grace". He made me sing it at least four or five times before he was reasonably satisfied. Certainly, God's Grace was all he needed. This was Amazing Grace. 

          We are still shocked over the news of Wolfram's sudden death. We praise God he has gone to a much better place. A place of peace and joy. No more suffering, crying or pain. On the night before his death, he shared with me about the positive hope he had for the future. Learning the Bible through computer. Doing a course and the encouragement he had from friends at the church. He also mentioned his birthday was on February 12th only a week away. Sadly he did not celebrate it with us. That was some celebration in Heaven in the presence of the Lord and his Angels. Wolfram's first birthday as a child of God. We will miss him and his joyful and helpful disposition.

          "When the golden sun is setting

           And the earth no more is trod

           Wolfram's name in gold is written

           In the autograph of God."

I thank God for Wolfram's life and the special friend he was to me.

 Larry O'Mahoney

I first met Wolfram at the Carol Service in the Killarney Methodist Church on the 18th December 2005, when he sat next to me and told me he had only recently come to live in Ireland. Over the weeks he was coming to church I could see that God was making a difference in his life, he was much happier than when I first met him. One memory I have of him was when he was asked to take a photograph of a group of people. He had a mobile phone which took pictures. He joked afterwards of asking a visually impaired man to take the picture. I only found out later he was a good photographer when I saw some of the lovely photographs he had taken. It was a shock to hear of his sudden death. I only knew him for a short time but it was nice to have known him.  

Meriel O'Mahoney

Jean and Ed Ritchie, Killarney Methodist Church

Wolf brought so much joy and happiness into the lives of many within our church in the seven weeks we knew him. 

We thank God for the blessing he was, and we are grateful for the pirvilege of knowing him.

          "There is no night without a dawning

            No winter without a spring

           And beyond Death's dark horizon

           Our hearts once more will sing

           For those who leave us for a while -

           Have only gone away -

           Out of a restless, careword world

           Into a brighter day."

God is Love. 1 John 4.16

Erroll and Elsie Johnston, Killarney Methodist Church

The first occasion we met Wolfram was at our church Carol Service on Sunday evening 18th December 2005, when he accepted the Lord Jesus into his life. In the few short weeks from then until he died, the change in his life was very evident and his joy grew greater each day.

          Thank God we know that today Wolfram is with Jesus, where there is no more pain or suffering. It was a privilege to have met Wolfram, even for such a short period, and we thank God for allowing us to share even a little part of his life.

"How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God" 1 John 3 Verse 1 (NIV)

Erroll and Elsie Johnston

I only met Wolf once, at Kenmare service, but I really enjoyed him, especially his humour. We had a great laugh as he took a picture for the local paper on his phone and he remarked "Imagine a blind man taking a picture!!" 

          I rejoice that Wolf found faith and peace with God and that he is with his Lord now. I was sorry not to be able to be at the service.

I knew Wolfram for a rather short period of time but learned he had a very creative soul and enjoyed life as much as was possible. He taught me some interesting things about music and was always interested in demonstrating his drumming skills. I know that he was much loved by his family and he spoke frequently about the people he cared most about. I firmly believe that people come into our lives for a reason, and know he will be missed by many. 

Rest in Peace. 

Lisa

Richard and Kathleen

Cathy McCarthy

I met Wolf twice and I went away thinking "this is a person I would like to get to know better". He had a good heart and it shone from him. I'll always remember him. Stay safe in Jesus.

John McCarthy

I only knew "Wolf" for a short time but he awoken a lot in me that I thought was dead. His love for life helped me so much. I will miss him lots but I am happy that he found peace in God.

Eileen Murphy

"Wolf" was so friendly and such a courageous man. We are so glad he chose to come to our church and that we had the privilege of knowing him.

Tim Murphy

When I first met "Wolf" I did know know he was blind. He passed me by in church, he said "Hi, I'm Wolf". He has been a wonderful blessing to us in such a short time. John 3:16.

The Wild West Steakhouse at The Laune and Taylors Bar, 102 New Street, Killarney

The Management and Staff and Patrons of The Laune - with our deepest sympathy at the loss of your son Wolf. He is sadly missed. 

Kirsty Russell - The Wild West Steakhouse

I met Wolf not long after I arrived in Killarney. He was always good company and had something to say on most subjects. He was never dull and kept us entertained. He will be sadly missed.

Dave White

I always enjoyed his company in the Laune.

Pa & Cathy McCarthy & The Wild Gang (Pa & Cathy McCarthy, Bodteens East, Castlemaine, Co.Kerry

Wolf - liked a laugh, so fitted in with "our little family" here in the Wild West/The Laune Bar, Killarney. When he arrived first in Killarney he stayed with us and made friends.

He didn't hesitate with the jokes and loved the way everyone treated him no different.

He was always welcome here.

We will remember Wolf as a nice, friendly, funny and entertaining man.

He is missed and always will be. His picture is behind the counter and we all have a look now and again and raise our glass, as he raised our hearts with laughter.

Go raibh maith aget, Wolf

(thankyou) Pa and Cathy McCarthy and the Wild Gang

We didn't know Wolf very long, but we knew that he had an appetite for life and an ability to overcome adversity. We look forward to continuing our fellowship down the line. Tim and Caroline.

Wolfram. Fergus and I feel so fortunate that we had the pleasure of meeting Wolf, getting to know him, and enjoying his company around our table in the early dark evenings of January.

          Fergus and Wolf were both partially sighted, so from the very start they had a lot in common and their friendship progressed very quickly. Wolf was becoming very much part of our family, it felt so comfortable, but that was the way Wolf was, he made you feel comfortable. He was unassuming, funny, wise. Our children loved him. We were looking forward to the summer with him, and we wanted him to know that he belonged.

          Life has a funny way of playing tricks on us, or so we thought. But God had a plan for Wolf, and in order for it to work, we were all a part of that plan. He had no notion of letting such a gentle, good human being slip through His hands.

          Wolf, we feel richer for having known you. You came into our lives unexpectedly, and left totally unexpectedly, but you left a trail of Love, and a richer faith in God, behind you. Thank you. We love you, miss you, but we know, we will all meet again, and in the meantime you will always be in our hearts. We are not going to say goodbye, but, "till we meet again Wolf".

The above is one of Wolf's favourite songs of praise.

Margaret Ring