Eugene R. "Gene" Voll Sr.

Eugene Voll Obituary

VOLL, EUGENE R. "GENE" SR., 90, was born September 23, 1920 in Louisville, KY.

Gene retired from Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, where he worked for 40 years.

He served in the US Navy during World War II aboard the USS Bushnell. He was a member of the DuPont Manual High School Alumni Association and a member of the M Club, a founding member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, served as chairman of the Parish Council Committee, chairman of the Administration Committee and the Planning and Maintenance Committee. In 1984, he received the Parish Council Appreciation Award.

After retirement, he owned the Idle Hour Frame Shop on Rockford Lane. He served as Democratic Precinct Captain and Group Man for 20 years. In 1975, he was a member of the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Board. He was an honorary captain of the Belle of Louisville, a Kentucky Colonel, an honorary citizen of Louisville and a member of the Louisville Coin Club.

He was preceded in death by two sons, David and James; one grandson, Eric; and two great-grandchildren, Libby and Jack.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Catherine Bartlett; five daughters, Cathy-Gene Rowlett (Bob) of New Haven, KY, Deanna Gossman, Becky Zeller, Judi Rogers and Gena Rashe (Tim), all of Louisville; and two sons, Rudy Voll (Alicia) of Floyds Knobs and John Voll (Suzanne) of Harrodsburg, KY; 19 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may go to the St. Lawrence Church Building Fund. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. on Thursday, December 30th at St. Lawrence Catholic Church followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 7 p.m. Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 31, 2010 at St. Michael's Cemetery.

Keenan's Funeral Home, 4724 Dixie Hwy. at Rockford Lane is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Courier-Journal from Dec. 29 to Dec. 30, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Voll

13 Entries

Jim & Frankie

January 2, 2011

Dear Judi and Family,
There are no words....just our faith, memories and the love and support of family and friends. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead.
With thoughts and prayers,
The Buckmans (Butler CC)

Chaplain Rita

January 1, 2011

Please accept our condolences from the Hosparus In Patient Care Center.

Ann Tatum

January 1, 2011

Judi and Dee, I am so sorry about the loss of your father. I had every intention of coming to the funeral home with Ray and Mary Ann. Unfortunately, my dog went into a siezure and couldn't come out of it. I had to get my son home from work to get him into the car and to the vet. They had to keep him until 8 PM at which time I was able to pick him up again. I'm so sorry I wasn't there personally to express my condolences. Ann

Sr. Jo Ann (Irene Marie) Jansing

December 30, 2010

Deanna and Judi,
My love and prayers are with you as you say good-bye to your father. I'm sure you have a real advocate in heaven now!

Pamala Gregg

December 30, 2010

Dear Voll Family,
May the emptiness in your hearts soon be replaced by comforting memories and profound thanksgiving for having had such a blessed man as husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
It was my pleasure to have had "Uncle Gene" in my life. Some of my early memories were of him generously taking the pets that outgrew our city home. He took over raising of numerous ducks, chickens, and rabbits. I know my Dad, George, appreciated not having to have 2 little girls "bellyaching" for weeks about having to give up their pets. Uncle Gene assured my sister, Debbie, and me that our pets would be loved and well cared for, and I am sure they were!
There are later memories of Uncle Gene and Aunt Kate at our house or theirs playing cards. Oh, how my parents enjoyed sharing an evening of laughter, commadraderie and "spreading the wealth around".
I would be remiss not to mention that even closer at heart, I remember that Uncle Gene ALWAYS treated me kindly - even as a kid, and he was fun to be around. I look forward to connecting with him again in Heaven!
May God bless each of you.
With deepest sympathy.
Pam Ruf Gregg

December 30, 2010

Judi, So sorry to hear the news about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you with his comforting peace. Rita Purvis, Shepherdsville KY

Jeanne Giberson

December 29, 2010

Judi, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

phyllis Moss

December 29, 2010

Judi and family, I am so sorry to hear this. He was a good man. I am sure he is walking with Eric. My prayers are with you and your family.

Melissa Gillon

December 29, 2010

Judi,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. My love and prayers are with you and your family.

Mary Hebel, Teri Troutman, Chuck Dedrick

December 29, 2010

The Voll Family,
Our sincerest sympathy, what a dear man Mr. Voll was. Cherish your memories.

Margaret Marks

December 29, 2010

You are right Gena, when you said that heaven received an angel....he was a fantastic man. I know you and your family will miss him tremendously. I also know that you all will cherish his memory knowing that he is in heaven.

December 29, 2010

Catherine & family, my thoughts and prayers are with each one of you.

Wanda Sand

Michael Gentry

December 29, 2010

Becky,

Sorry to hear of your father's passing.
My condolences.

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