(Newswire.net — July 22, 2014) Wesley Chapel, Florida —
Having been raised and adopted in his Wisconsin upbringing in the 1940’s, Roger Wolf has seen it all and survived to recant some amazing stories of his life. Aside from owning a highly successful diner/ restaurant in the community of Wesley Chapel, Wolf grew up from humble means and memories that have left an indelible mark on his life. “My parents adopted me because they needed a body (as in child labor)”, since his father had a restaurant, Roger was put to work immediately. “I was told once and shown once how and what to do. That was it!” Roger states.
At age 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Marines and was sent off to Vietnam, where the war was just beginning to escalate in 1965. Wolf sought independence even though it meant being injured three times in his 28 month service in the Vietnam War. Hard work was never an option, but “following instructions was his key to survival” for his life and his career later on.
Many of his fellow vets never made it back but those that did, are loathe to recall stories of what they saw and experienced on the battlefield. It is vividly apparent that Wolf values his life to no end and appreciates everything that he has ever had, especially his late wife, Patty, who he met and was married to over 35 years ago stating in Wisconsin. She passed most recently about a year and a half ago in her 9 year bout with cancer. After discovering the grave news of her condition, Wolf picked up his belongings and moved with Patty to Tampa when he was seeking the best cancer treatment known to the medical field with Dr. Hector Arango, of Clearwater, a top gynecological oncologist, and the proximity to the Moffitt Center.
When Wolf opens up and begins telling his tale, one can feel and see his past like a motion picture being played before you. He describes the day in Vietnam when he came face to face with John McCain where they spoke for about forty five minutes, when not too long after, McCain was shot down and captured, held for years in a POW camp.
Wolf tells his stories, not to impress his listeners but to share the side that many have yet to hear. As a local restaurateur, Wolf manages his establishment with the discipline that has always been instilled in his essence. “There’s only one thing that matters, and that is the patrons.” He may be old fashioned but those core values never go away. The other fundamental value that Wolf maintains is happiness. It is abundantly clear that he possesses an appreciation for life and liberty and what he has claimed through hard work and his devotion to the fruits of his labor.
Having owned many different restaurants in Wisconsin starting with Auctioneers, Tingles, and The Pancake House which covered the range of different clientele and styles, Wolf’s Den Restaurant was a concept that was targeted as a breakfast-lunch place set up to serve the local community. That end has been served and Wesley Chapel- Tampa is fortunate to have Wolf in its enclave.
Come to Wolf’s Den Restaurant and meet Roger Wolf at 27607 SR 56 Wesley Chapel, Florida 33544 (813) 907-9124 or visit http://wolfsdendiner.com
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