Laurence Granbow Wolf (September 4, 1921 - October 22, 2016) professor emeritus in geography at the University of Cincinnati passed away on at the age of 95. Born and raised in New York, New York, Prof. Wolf served in the army from 1943-46, earned his BS from City College of New York, MA from Teachers College, Columbia University, and PhD from Syracuse University. He was a professor at the University of Cincinnati for 37 years. Prof. Wolf's professional affiliations include the Association of American Geographers, who honored him with their 2010 AAG Enhancing Diversity Award; National Council of Geography Teachers; American Geographical Society of New York; American Political Science Association; Sigma Xi; Gamma Theta Upsilon; and Phi Delta Kappa. A published author and prolific writer, Prof. Wolf was a humanist and gay political activist unafraid to challenge and explore all areas of thought. He was publisher and editor of Transition, a quarterly journal of the socially and ecologically responsible geographers (SERGE), helped to found and write for three local publications: Gaybeat, To The Roots, and Nouveau Midwest, and served as president of the UC Lesbian/Gay Academic Union. Laurence Wolf is survived by Steve and Ursula Wolf granddaughter, Carissa Stugard (Trevalyan) great-granddaughter, Hailey Stugard step-grandsons, Michael and Kevin Hicks step-great-grandson, Chad Lilly step-great-granddaughter, Kadience Hicks Allen and Elaine Leung-Wolf grandson, Alex Wolf (Erin) granddaughter, Sophie Leung-Wolf Eric and Laura Wolf grandson, Jack Wolf grandson, Elliot Wolf A celebration of life will be held at St. John's Unitarian Universalist Church, 320 Resor Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220 on December 11, 2016 at 2:00pm. Walker Funeral Home assisting the family. To share a memory of Laurence or leave a special message for the Wolf family, please click the Share Button below. Walker Funeral Home of Cincinnati is serving the Wolf family.

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