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Henry Volz Obituary
Elkhart
Henry Edward Volz, 93, of Elkhart, died March 23, 2011.
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2011, at St Mary's Holy Cross Catholic Church in Elkhart, with burial following, at Ankeny Memorial Gardens.
Henry "Bud" was born February 10, 1918 to Edward J. and Anna Maria (Meismer) Volz, near Elkhart, Ia.
Bud graduated from Elkhart in 1935, farmed for his Dad, and entered the Army in 1942. He was wounded during the war, and received a Purple Heart and silver star medal.
Bud returned to farm in 1946 near Elkhart, and married Phyllis Ament, January 11, 1947.
He served on the school board, Enterprise Elevator board, was a member of the American Legion, Post 42, D.A.V., Knights of Columbus, was State Secretary of NFO, and was a lifetime member of St Mary's Holy Cross Catholic Church in Elkhart
Bud is survived by his wife of 64 years, Phyllis, and his children; William (Monica) of Virginia, Steve of Waterloo, Ia, Martha (Bob) Brendel of Marietta, Ga, Nick (Joyce) of Elkhart, and Teresa (Mark) Blunk of Ankeny, eleven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and his sisters; Mary Volz and Betty Wines, and his brother Bernard Volz.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Celeste Kelly, Gilberta Welch, Sabina Volz, Velma Gordon, and Ruth Hall.
A visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, March 27, 2011, at St Mary's Holy Cross Catholic Church in Elkhart, with Rosary at 7 p.m.
Memorials may be made to St Mary's Holy Cross Catholic Church in Elkhart.
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Kristin Twedt Evenson
April 17, 2011
Teresa and family--
I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I've had a flood of wonderful memories as I think of him...always smiling as he drove us girls to fabric stores, shopping centers, movie theaters. When we were in junior high and beyond, he was surrounded by estrogen and giddiness and Sun-In/self-tanning odors....and all I can remember is him smiling that wide grin and seeming to thoroughly enjoy it all. I feel blessed to have seen and known that wonderful smile and warm heart. God's blessings to you all.....
JOHN AND MARY KAY BEECHER
March 28, 2011
Steve, Sorry to read of your father's death. Sounds like he had a long and productive life with many friends in his community. Travel safely. We missed you at our table this noon.
John and Mary Kay Beecher
Verland/Emily McColly
March 27, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
March 26, 2011
Phyllis, So sorry to read about Bud's death. We will see you when we return from Texas. Carol & Carl Pickett
March 26, 2011
Nick, Sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Blessings to you and your family. Susan(Osterhoudt)Pritchard
North Polk Class 1973
Sandy Schneider
March 26, 2011
My deepest condolences to everyone - he was an honorable man and a good friend to all who knew him. God bless him and all of you.
Paula Thomas Lee
March 26, 2011
Phyllis and family; Sorry to hear of Bud's death. I know how much fun you all had with Mother and Dad, Paul and Betty Thomas, at Wagon Wheel South in Texas. Thinking of you all at this time. May the wonderful memories sustain you!
Love, Paula Thomas Lee and family
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