Obituary: Claus Bockwoldt, 1937-2025

Chef and world traveler owned beloved Burlington restaurant Iron Wolf It is with sadness that we share the passing of Claus Bockwoldt, who died peacefully on June 5, 2025, at age 87 in Shelburne, Vt. Claus was born November 18, 1937, in Oldenburg in Holstein, Germany. A trained chef, he moved to the U.S. in the 1960s and lived in San Francisco and Los Angeles before eventually settling in Vermont in the 1990s. In Burlington, he opened his own restaurant, Iron Wolf, which became a cherished spot for many who appreciated good food and warm company. Claus had a lifelong passion for cooking, enjoyed fine dining and loved a good glass of wine. He traveled the world with his wife, Danni, who predeceased him, and later with his partner, Anne Everett, always curious and eager to explore new places and cultures. He will be remembered for his hospitality, his vibrant spirit and his love for life. He is survived by his next of kin: niece Sabine and her spouse, Stephan; and grand-niece Mona Bockwoldt, also of Oldenburg, Germany…