James McCuskey DeWolf
James McCuskey “Todgie” DeWolf, age 83, passed away May 7, 2025.
Todgie was born March 10, 1942, in Wheeling, W. Va. He moved to Euclid, Ohio, in 1945 and was raised in the Briardale Projects. He attended Noble Elementary School, Shore Jr. High and graduated from Euclid Sr. High in 1960.
Todgie was employed by the Bailey Meter Co., Addressograph-Multigraph Co. and retired from the Cleveland Police Department in 1990.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Vietnam in 1966 as a radio operator, and was a member of VFW Post 3863.
Todgie was also an avid fisherman and boater.
He is survived by his daughter, Cynthia (Gary) Krogmann; sons, Todgie DeWolf and Shawn (Mindee) Waltz; half-brothers, Tim (LeAnna) DeWolf, Dale (Judy) DeWolf, David (Cindy) David and Laughlin (Virginia) Johnson; half-sister, Edith Johnson (Ronald) Blazina; grandchildren, Eric Krogmann, and Isaac and Bennett Marie Waltz.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Jean (nee Chetnik), whom he married on June 7, 1966, in Willoughby; grandson Ryan Krogmann; mother, Rosemary Winesburgh (DeWolf) (David); father, Kelsey Johnson; grandmother, Margaret (McCuskey) Winesburgh, who raised him; and stepfathers, Charles DeWolf and Max David.
“Until the next great adventure: KLAATU – BARADA – NIKTO.”
Family and friends may call at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, on Monday, May 12, 2025, from 4-7 p.m., where a prayer service will follow at 7 p.m.
Procession formed for Interment at Lost Nation Road Cemetery at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local VFW and American Legion.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gattozziandson.com for the DeWolf family.
