We have received the sad news that Dan Wolff a former engineer at US boom truck manufacturer National Crane has died.
Dan Wolff
He passed away on peacefully in Lincoln, Nebraska on Monday, January 15th at the age of 77. He was born in Tecumseh, Nebraska and grew up on the family farm south of Sterling, and studied mechanical engineering at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. He started his career with 3M, moving to National Crane in 1971 as a mechanical engineer based in Waverly, Nebraska.
Wolff retired in 2011 having moved up through the company to become vice president of engineering. During his tenure, he led the development of many breakthrough crane models as well as product safety and reliability advancements. He oversaw the transfer of National Crane engineering to Shady Grove, Pennsylvania, and mentored numerous engineers along the way.
Dan Wolff was very active in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B30 Crane Safety Codes and Standards beginning from 1976, becoming chairman for the development of the B30.22 articulating cranes. He was also a member of the B30.5 Mobile Cranes, B30.23 personnel handling subcommittees, and B30 main committees. He stepped down in 2018 becoming an honorary ASME member and was recognised for his contributions to the enhancement of public safety through the development and promotion of ASME safety codes and standards.
Dan married Kathy TeKolste in 1969, the couple only recently celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary. He is survived by wife, Kathy, daughter Danielle and son Mark. A memorial service will be held at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 1015 Lancaster Lane, Lincoln. on Saturday, March 2nd at 10:30.
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