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Dirken T. Voelker

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Dirken Voelker Obituary

Voelker, Dirken T.
1932 - 2019
Dirken T. Voelker, age 86, passed away at home on Sunday, September 22, 2019 after battling cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents Harold and Gladys Voelker, his sister Deidre Lehrer, brothers-in-law Jack Falleur, Harold Lehrer and Walter Reed. Dirk was married to Sharon Frank Voelker until her death in February 2006. He is lovingly survived by their children, Debby (John) Cacchio, Dow (Brenda) Voelker, Dori (Bill) Easdale and Dede (Jim) Abbruzzese; grandchildren, Chad (Stacey) Cacchio, Trevor and Allison Voelker, Jessica, Cailey and Maddy Easdale, Justin (Joanna), Marcus, Makenna and Delaney Abbruzzese; great-grandchildren, Sophia and Stella Cacchio and Parker Abbruzzese. He is also survived by his dear friend, Bette Dugger and her loving family; his sister, Dawn Falleur; sister-in-law, Donna Reed; nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousin, Karelisa Hartigan. Dirk was born in Columbus, OH on October 17, 1932. He graduated from Grandview Heights High School, Class of 1950, and was a member of the Brotherhood of Rooks Fraternity. He joined First Community Church in Marble Cliff as a passionate follower of the Rev. Roy Burkhart in the late 1940's. He graduated from Washington and Lee University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, was a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity, and Phi Beta Kappa Society, and was a member of the ROTC program which he continued at The Ohio State University while completing his law degree. Upon graduation in 1956 he served 2 years active duty in the United States Army. He was stationed in Seattle, Washington and Oakland, CA. He joined his father's law practice which became Voelker and Voelker Attorneys at Law. His son, Dow, joined the practice and in 1996 they opened Tri-Village Title Agency, Inc., in addition to their law practice. He served on the Council for the Village of Marble Cliff and then became the Village Solicitor for Marble Cliff, serving approximately 20 years. He was an active member of the Real Property Committee of the Columbus Bar Association and past President of the Lawyer's Club of Columbus. He was a well-respected real estate and title attorney in Central Ohio for over 60 years. He was a 50 year member of Triangle Masonic Lodge No. 748 and the Valley of Columbus Scottish Rite and a long-time member of the Order of Symposiarchs of America. He was a life-long resident of Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff, served as a Board member of the Grandview Heights High School Alumni Association, was a founding member of the Grandview Heights-Marble Cliff Historical Society and a regular supporter of the Grandview Heights Sports Hall of Fame. His children would like him to be remembered as someone who had a love of learning, was honest, humble and kind. Friends may call at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. Fifth Ave., Friday 4-7 p.m. Masonic service Friday 7 p.m. Private Burial will be officiated by Rev. Jim Long of First Community Church. Donations may be made to the Grandview Heights Library or Grandview Heights High School Alumni Association. The family would like to thank Ohio Health Hospice for all of their support during this difficult time. Arrangements by Deyo-Davis Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.deyodavis.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 24 to Sep. 26, 2019.

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Paul Hein

January 31, 2020

Sympathy and prayers for the Voelker family. Proud to have served in the Army with Lt. Dirken T. Voelker at Fort Lawton in Seattle. 1957. Lieutenant Voelker was a man of integrity. Truly an officer and a gentleman. An outstanding leader and our company commander. A friend, remembered and missed by many.

Andrew Bogen

October 13, 2019

The Bogen's, Voelker's, Falleur's, Tarbill's and Ater's enjoyed many pleasant Thanksgivings and Christmas' on Lincoln Road years ago. Those were great times.

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September 26, 2019

Debby and family, my sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. It's never easy to lose a loved one, but the memories with him I hope bring you some comfort.
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Gary Brown

September 26, 2019

Greetings to Dow and the rest of the Voelker family:
Our deep condolences to each of you for your family's loss.
Dirk was a good man, good lawyer and good friend.
Warmest regards from a former City Attorney to a former Village Solicitor who I admired greatly and with whom I often worked.
Gary Brown and Asonya Brown

September 26, 2019

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Diana Brenneman

September 25, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the Voelker family.

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September 25, 2019

Mr Voelker was a great man...simply a class act- May he Rest In Peace- Denny Connor

September 25, 2019

Our condolences. Dirk was a fine lawyer and a better person. Our family knew and respected him for many years during our association with him.

The Bloomfield and Ward Families

Pam Heil

September 25, 2019

Dear, Dori, Bill, Jess, Maddy, and Caily, After reading your dad and grandpa's obituary, I understand how beautiful and loving your family is. What a beautiful legacy lives in each of you. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you even though my new knees don't allow me to be with you at the moment.

Kim Kevin Hickman

September 24, 2019

Voelker Family , we ate so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Voelker you are in our hearts and prayers at this sad time . Go Bobcats!

Sleep in Peace Wreath

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Jim Buzzelli

September 24, 2019

To the family of Dirk Voelker,

My sincere condolences to you with the loss of Dirk, my good friend.

There many reasons of shared opportunities where Dirk be-friended me over my 71 years. From Grandview High School, his law practice, numerous social gatherings (GHHS Alumni Association, Brotherhood of Rooks, Legal Counsel, etc.),his fidelity was constant.

Throughout my many years of knowing Dirk, I can confirm he was always honest, humble, kind and loving within our relationship. His behavior towards me and the community will stand out as one of Role Model. Forever, his thoughts and memories will warm my heart.

May the thoughts and memories of his community of friends,console your heart. May the witness of Dirk's life welcome him to the Home of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ.

With friendship and fidelity to his life,

Jim Buzzelli, class of 1954

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