Former Bucks player, assistant coach, Kohler native Joe Wolf passes away unexpectedly

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Sep 26, 2024 6:51 PM CST

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Wisconsin Herd announced the passing of Wisconsin Herd assistant coach and Kohler native, Joe Wolf on Thursday, Sept. 26.
Wolf passed away unexpectedly. Wolf had 2 years as a player in the NBA and 25 years coaching at the college, CBA, NBA G League and NBA level, including as a Bucks assistant coach.

Wolf's career spanned more than 37 years, with 12 years as a player in the NBA and 25 years coaching at the college, CBA, NBA G League and NBA level, including as a Bucks assistant coach, according to the Milwaukee Bucks.

In a statement, the Milwaukee Bucks and Wisconsin Herd said, in part:

"We send our deepest condolences to Joe’s family and friends. The Bucks and Herd will always be grateful to Joe for his hard work and commitment to our organization. He will be missed."

The full statement can be found here.

Wolf was 59 years old.