September 1, 1949 March 8, 2025
Michael Joseph Wulf, 75, of Center, Texas, passed away on March 8, 2025, surrounded by loved ones in Center, Texas. He was born on September 1, 1949, to the late Ed and Rose Marie (Nowicki) Wulf.
A funeral mass was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at St. Therese Lisieux Catholic Church, with Father Luis Pena officiating.
Visitation was held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
Mike proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970. When called to duty to serve in the Vietnam War, he nobly answered the call. During his time of service, he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and was awarded the Bronze Star and many other medals. As an honored Vietnam Veteran, he continued to “serve those who have served”, as the present VFW Post 8904 Commander and Gold Legacy Member. Mike was also a lifetime member of the Catholic War Veterans.
Mike Moved to Center, Texas in 1977 and made many friends and lasting memories. Known locally as “Uncle Mike”, he was a “people” person with a heart of gold and lived life to its fullest. Mike enjoyed hunting and other outdoor activities and serving the community. He was an avid sports fan, particularly college football and Notre Dame. He enjoyed watching his granddaughters, nieces, and nephews in all their sports activities. Mike regularly checked on and called his niece, Cori, who has suffered with a debilitating form of Stephens Johnson Syndrome for the past eleven years.
Mike was a past member of the Shelby County Cookers and currently served on the board of the Shelby County Outreach Ministries. He was the chief cook for the Friends of the Roughriders Athletic Booster Club.
Mike worked at General Shelters for eleven years and served as the plant manager for the production plant in Munday, Texas. He also worked for Port-a-Cool and was a Regional Sales Manager. In his travels as a salesman, Mike made many friends across the country. In his retirement, he enjoyed serving his community and spending time with his granddaughters and great-grandson.
He is survived by his daughter, Delanda (Wulf) Agocs-Baker; granddaughter, Shaelyn Agocs-Motichek (Skyliar); stepdaughter, Stevie Sanchez (Doug); granddaughters, Madisen and Mattilyn Sanchez; great-grandson, “Big John” Agocs-Motichek; siblings, Fred Wulf (Mickey) of Center, Texas, Paul “Pickles” Wulf of Curtice, Ohio, Larry Wulf (Rita) of Toledo, Ohio, Lori Wieczorek of Toledo, Ohio, Tim Wulf (Jennifer) of Center, Texas, Mary Lou Lubinski (Ken) of Toledo, Ohio and Jim Wulf (Jenni) of Napoleon, Ohio.
He was also survived by special friends, Derrick, Mary and Dylan Roberts, and Ashley Flick.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Rose Marie Wulf, infant brother, Joseph Michael Wulf; grandparents, Fred and Minnie Nowicki, and Anthony and Josefa Wulf; sister-in-law, Peggy Wulf; and brother-in-law, Larry Wieczorek.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to one the following: VFW Post 8904, PO Box 53, Center, Texas, 75935 Friends of Roughrider Boosters, 153 Foster St., Center, Texas, 75935 Roughrider Scholarship, 153 Foster St., Center, Texas, 75935 Pallbearers serving were members from the VFW Post 8904.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.