"Howard approached his work in Congress with intelligence, intensity, honesty and a complete devotion to improving the lives of working families and individuals around the globe," said U.S. Rep. Sander Levin, D-Royal Oak, who served with Wolpe in Congress.
Wolpe died Tuesday night at his home in Saugatuck.
Democratic Party chairman Mark Brewer called Wolpe, of Kalamazoo, a passionate man who was adored by his constituents.
"After he was done with politics, he continued to do great work in his area of passion, which was Africa," said Brewer, who worked for Wolpe when he ran for Governor in 1994. "He'll really be missed."
By Kathleen Gray, Detroit Free Press
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