1931
Born in Weston, OH to parents Ralph and Mary.
1952
Is a member of the United States Army until 1954.
1952
Enters the teaching profession.
1960
Graduates from Indiana University with a Doctor of Philosophy.
1961
Is an assistant professor at Monmouth college until 1962.
1962
Is an assistant professor at Indiana State University until 1967.
1967
Is a professor at Bowling Green State University until 1998.
1990
Earns the Spirit of Wood County Award.
1995
Is bestowed the title of Distinguished Teaching Professor at BGSU.
1997
Earns the Friends of the University Libraries Award
1998
Commences retirement and earns the title of Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus at BGSU.
2009
Serves as the namesake of the Ralph H. Wolfe Video Viewing Center at BGSU.
2015
Honored as Citizen of the Year for North Baltimore, OH.