10/19/1940 – Thursday, July 31, 2008
Service Information
Peterson Chapel – St. Michael/
Monday8/4/08
2:00
Visitation Information
Gene A. Volk, born Oct 19/1940. Owner operator of Volk & Sons Construction. Passed away Jul 31, 2008 at the age of 67. A hard worker, Gene lived life fully.
Survivors: girl friend, Janet Makela, rural Buffalo; son, Christopher (fiancée, Sandie Heiskary) Volk, Rockford; daughter, Carrie Volk, Minnetonka; friend, Mark (Michelle) Ashley & their children: Rance & Kennedy, North Branch; sister, Eva Schlichting, St. Peter; former wife, Marlene (nee Dubas) Volk, Minnetonka; sister-in-law, Margo Volk, Plymouth; grandchildren: David Cole-Volk, Brandon Volk; nephews & niece: Shane & Michael Volk, Tim Teschendorf, & Brenda Parker; grandnieces & nephews. Preceded by son, Craig; brother, Glenn; & mother Mary (nee Davidson).
Funeral 2 PM Mon 8/4/08 at the Peterson Chapel – St. Michael/Albertville in St. Michael. Visitation starts at Noon. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery immediately following the service.
Driving directions (construction): From Twin Cities: Hwy 94 West to Hwy 241 West into St. Michael. Turn right (North) at Lincoln (Lincoln is just west of Super America/McDonald’s and a liquor store). Lincoln turns into Summit. North on Summit. Turn left (West) onto Cottonwood. Follow Cottonwood as it curves North. Turn left (West) onto Frankfort Parkway. Funeral Home drive is on the right off of Frankfort Parkway.
JANET, WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT GENE’S PASSING.
AS YOU KNOW FROM LYNN BILL IS HAVING SURGERY TOMORROW EARLY SO WE WON’T BE ABLE TO BE WITH YOU BUT OUR THOUGHTS WILL BE
SUE AND BILL FARRAR
I was so sorry to read of Genes passing. Chris, you and he worked on both of our houses and I felt so comfortable with his and your workmanship and work ethic. Our thought and prayers are with you all.
Beth and Kenn at Ketter Canoeing, Inc.
I’m sorry for your loss of your father.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You will always have your memories.