A graduate of Alma High School in 1958, Lynda attended Western Michigan University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 1962. Lynda’s educational career started in Okemos, Michigan teaching for one semester. She then married Fritz Wolff on August 10, 1963, and together they moved to Goodrich. In the fall of 1963, Lynda began teaching 1st grade in Goodrich. She continued teaching for 36 years at Goodrich Area Schools in Kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd grade, retiring in 2003. Lynda was a longstanding member of the Goodrich United Methodist Church having an unwavering faith in God. She enjoyed volunteering with GUMC pasties and “ugly quilts”. Lynda loved vacationing with her family, reading, and doing puzzles. She was an avid sports fan, enjoying everything from her grandchildren’s youth sports, Goodrich High School athletics, college football and basketball, plus watching her favorite golfer, Scottie Scheffler. Lynda is survived by 3 children, Michelle (Dan) Hughes, Jeffery Wolff, and Michael (Erin) Wolff; 4 grandchildren, Jordan Hughes (fiancé Dana Cauble), Kaitlyn Hughes (fiancé Connery Calkins), Dawson Wolff, and Brayden Wolff; sister Kathy Johnson, several nieces and nephews. Lynda was preceded in death by her husband, Fritz Wolff; her parents, Henry and Ruth Gross; sister Marleen Gross; and brothers, Warren, Tom, Fred, Ted, and Patrick Gross.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the following… Goodrich United Methodist Church “Ugly Quilts” www.goodrichumc.org or the Genesee District Library – Goodrich Branch.

The family will receive friends on Friday, January 17, 2025, 2-8 pm at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 W Hill Rd, Flint.

The funeral service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8072 State Rd. (M-15), Goodrich, with visitation from 10 am until the time of the service, Reverend Nicolas Berlanga will be officiating.

Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc.

Lynda was an incredibly loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend as well as a great influence on countless students.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 10, 2025.

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The Desmarais family

January 17, 2025

So sorry for your loss, your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim Rice

January 16, 2025

I am sorry for your loss. Lynda was a very classy lady and I was fortunate to work with her while teaching third grade at Oaktree. She always seemed to be in a good mood and was extremely proud of her family. I truly enjoyed the many lunch conversations we had in the teacher’s lounge. I always loved when she would say that something or someone was “Quite the Hoot!”

Karen Lucik

January 14, 2025

Michelle, Jeff, and Michael,
I am very sorry for your loss. I have always admired your mom. She was one of my favorite teachers that my son and one of my daughters had in school. She was always so kind and caring. Lynda was a real asset to this community and will be missed. Your family is in our prayers.

Nancy Shucofsky (Nylander)

January 11, 2025

Michelle, Jeff and Mike - I am so sorry for your loss. I remember babysitting for you 3 way back when! After I moved to Ohio after college, every time I came back and went to church your mom would always make sure to stop and chat. Karin and I also ran into her (very randomly) a couple of years ago when we were riding bikes by Sleeping Bear Dunes! Our exchange sister Anna was also with us too and we had a nice short visit. She was always a sweet and positive presence and touched a lot of people. I am sorry I won’t be able to come to her funeral but please know that I am sending prayers of comfort for you and your families.

Susan Howes

January 11, 2025

I am saddened by the loss of this wonderful woman. My condolences to all her family and friends. I was fortunate to teach with Lynda for many years, and she was always kind, and hard working for her students and colleagues. We had many fun moments together in teaching and many good warm laughs along the way. She will be missed.

Joan Taylor

January 11, 2025

Michelle, Jeff, and Michael so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing both your parents with Goodrich Schools and Alumni and Our Goodrich Village Community.

Susan Guilfoyle

January 10, 2025

Keeping the entire family in my thoughts and prayers

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