Louis J. Wolf, 94, died March 29, 2025, at Brookdale Dublin. He was the husband of the late Elsie Wolf for 51 years.

Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late Alois and Mary (Nikischer) Wolf.

He graduated from Northampton High School in 1949 where he lettered in football, baseball and basketball. He attended East Stroudsburg University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in social studies in 1958.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He began his career in education and coaching at Parkland High School. He moved to Northampton High School, where he taught history and served as an assistant football coach under Al Erdosy. He became head football coach in 1968 and, in his seven years, led the Konkrete Kids to 49 victories and two Lehigh Valley League Championships. He served as Northampton director of athletics from 1979 until his retirement in 1993.

He was recognized and awarded membership in the Northampton High School Hall of Fame, the McDonald’s Football Classic Hall of Fame and the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. His crowning achievement and high honor was having the Northampton High School football field dedicated to him.

He is survived by two daughters, Kathy Podnieks and spouse Anthony of Plano, Texas, and Jane Oswald and spouse Ralph of Perkasie; three grandchildren, Emily Madden and spouse Blake, Sam and Sara; one great grandchild, Jack Madden; and nieces and nephews.

There will be calling times 6-7 p.m. April 6 at the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067, and 10:30-11 a.m. April 7 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. April 7 at the church.

Contributions may be made to Lou Wolf Scholarship Fund, c/o the funeral home.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.