Salesi Siale Wolfgramm Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Salesi Siale Wolfgramm, 76, slipped away peacefully on Monday December 2, 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born on July 1, 1937 in Ha'alaufuli, Vava'u, Tonga to 'Iohani Otto Wolfgramm and Salote Fakatou Wolfgramm. He later married the love of his life, Fononga 'Ata’ata Wolfgramm in San Mateo, California on July 3, 1970 and later sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple. He was the third oldest of 19 children and the oldest son. He grew up all over Tonga as his parents were labor missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In his adult life he later moved to Samoa, San Francisco, California and then eventually to Salt Lake City, Utah. Salesi was a man of many talents but his passion was carpentry. He loved his family and worked hard to provide for them. Fononga was his queen and he treated her as such. He loved a good laugh, both at his expense and at the expense of others. Everyone who came in contact with him immediately felt of his love. He was a humble soul who loved the gospel of Jesus Christ and was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many capacities and did so with the best of his abilities. It was very rare to find this man without a smile. He understood the importance and purpose of this life and never took it for granted. He is survived by his queen, Fononga and children: Silesitiale (Taufa) Pikula, Caroline (Hepisipa) Sekeni,'Iohani (Ulaula) Wolfgramm, Salote (Matekitonga) Moeakiola, Tony (Marnie) Wolfgramm, Ben (Letizia) Wolfgramm, Fred (Harmonie) Wolfgramm, Seluvaia (Jason) Harper, Teleita (Paseni) Makoni and Fatafehi (Ira) Cooper, 42 grandchildren,8 grandchildren and 15 brothers and sisters Proceeded in death by: his parents,'Iohani and Salote Wolfgramm, brothers Napoleone and Richard, sisters 'Ana and 'Ofa Moana. Family and friends are welcome to pay their last respects at a viewing held in his honor on Friday December 13, 2013 at the Liberty 3rd ward (LDS Chapel) on 2465 South 800 East, Salt Lake City, Utah from 5pm to 10pm. Memorial services to take place on Saturday December 14, 2013 at the same venue from 11am to 12 noon. Burial will follow memorial services, interment at Wasatch Lawn Memorial, 3401 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah. Under the direction of Peni Malohifo'ou of Serenity Funeral Home Draper, Utah Please share memories and condolences at www.sernicarefuneralhome.com

Salesi Siale Wolfgramm

July 1, 1937 - December 2, 2013