Mr. Woolsey was born Jan. 22, 1920, in St. Joseph, Mo. He was a retired truck driver.He was a member of the Masonic Lodge; Blue Lodge; Isis Shrine; Order of the Eastern Star; and Consistory, all in Cheyenne, Wyo. He served in the United States Army during World War II.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Louetta Katherine McCoy, in 1989; and his second wife, Ogle Throckmorton, in 1994.

Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Blue of Salina; a companion, Emma Crook of Salina; four grandchildren, Michael Lee Blue, Katherine Louise Young and husband Joshua, Heidi Anne Oriet and husband Clayton and Peter Brian Blue and wife Michelle; and 11 great-grandchildren, Ty, Breanna, Mason, Kylie, Brendan, Tanner, Leslie, Ashley, Landen, Jasmine and Evan.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, with Pastor Mark McReynolds officiating.

Private burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Hamilton, Mo.

Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Burn Center.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary.