Photo courtesy of Teahen Funeral Home - Cedar Rapids
Aug 7, 1941 - Dec 19, 2024
Sorry for your loss, My brother and I worked with Eldon . He was so kind and fun
Dawn Lambert
December 29, 2024 | Cedar Rapids, IA | Coworker
We have had a ball dancing to 'In the Mood' with Eldon and Karen. We enjoyed seeing them at a lot of dances and will miss him. He was a joy to be around. Roger Weltzin and Jessie McCaslin
Roger Weltzin and Jessie McCaslin
December 23, 2024 | Friend
So sorry to hear of Eldon's passing. Sympathy to his family and friends. He was a wonderful person.
Don & Judy
December 23, 2024
Sending prayers of comfort and peace. Our only cancellations when we lose our spouse is that they no longer are suffering. They are in the arms of our Lord, and finally are without pain.
Blessings, Dana Liston
Dana Liston
December 22, 2024 | Cedar Rapids, IA | Friend
Judy and family, I am so sorry to hear about your brother's passing. He sounded like he was a wonderful man. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Barb Sheehan
Barb Sheehan
December 22, 2024
Eldon was a dear man and someone who helped me out in my job at General Mills. Oftentimes I would need pallets moved in the warehouse and he was 'always' willing to help me out. I will miss this kind, gentle man. So sad to hear this news.
Jan Funke
December 22, 2024 | Delano, MN | Coworker
My deepest sympathy to Eldon´s family. I was a friend of Judy´s in high school, but, have lost touch over the years. Judy I am so sorry to read the news about your brother. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Nancy Gallagher Wojcinski
Nancy Gallagher Wojcinski
December 22, 2024
So very sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in all the happy memories. I miss seeing you guys out on the Ely trail. Prayers to all.
Kristen and Jerry Meskimen
December 22, 2024 | Ely, IA
Deepest sympathy, Judy, Linda Mcnamra Early.
Linda Mcnamara Early
December 21, 2024 | Cedar Rapids, IA | Classmate
Eldon Merle Volesky, 83, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, December 19, 2024 at his home after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, December 23, 2024, at St. Jude Catholic Church, by Rev. Nick March. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery. A Vigil Service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday at Teahen Funeral Home. Those not attending the Vigil Service may visit with the family Sunday from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m., at the funeral home, and Monday from 9 a.m., to 9:45 a.m., at the church.
Eldon is survived by his wife of 62 years, Karen; daughter, Katheryn Volesky of North Liberty; son, Don (Jodi) Volesky of Swisher; grandchildren, Taylor (Alex) Grieve and Dillon Volesky; sister, Judy Dunn of Cedar Rapids; brother-in-law, Ron Meskimen of Marion; brother-in-law Dale (Linda) Meskimen of Norway; nieces and nephews, Dr. Chris Dunn, Dr. Michael Dunn, Dr. Anne Dunn, and John, Nicole, and Danielle Meskimen.
Eldon was born on August 7, 1941 in Cedar Rapids, son of Emil and Rose Coufal Volesky. He graduated in 1959 from St. Patrick High School, Fairfax. On May 8, 1962, he married Karen Meskimen at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Eldon partnered in a family business, Meskimen & Volesky Trucking, for 12 years and worked for General Mills, Inc. as a material handler for 25 years. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church.
Eldon was known as "Mr. Friendly" to everyone he encountered. He enjoyed dancing, woodworking, and biking. Eldon had a special interest for antique John Deere tractors and cherished the annual family trips to the Lake of the Ozarks. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be deeply missed.
The family would like to thank the Hospice of St. Croix and Cornerstone Caregiving for the wonderful care they gave to Eldon; and a special thanks to Dr. Stroh and her team at the Hall Perrine Cancer Center, and Dr. Michael Chicoine and his team at the University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Memorials may be directed to the family for an established memorial fund.
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