Victor Vic Volker

Victor 'Vic' C. Volker, 86, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2022, at his daughter's home, surrounded by family. He was born June 22, 1935, in Zenith, KS, to Roy 'Cotton' Clyde and Velma Ruth (Fee) Volker.
Vic was a graduate of Stafford High School, Stafford, KS. According to Vic, he was the 'bus driver'. He drove a horse drawn wagon and gave his siblings and neighbors a ride to and from school every day. While Vic didn't mind that job, his true passion was sports and hunting. He was quite the all-around athlete, but the basketball court and softball diamonds were where his heart truly was. The way Vic's eyes lit up as he told stories about either sport, spoke volumes of his love for the game. He went from being an athlete, to watching his children, then grandchildren from the stands, loving that his competitive passion had been passed down the line to share. Vic also shared his love of hunting. Each child and grandson can fondly look back on happy memories of cutting school and spending it in the freezing cold with smiles on their faces as they hunted with him.
Vic was a hard worker. His years inspecting and auditing grain brought him much joy and fulfillment. Vic loved to drive around and look at the crops. He enjoyed camping with friends, playing cards, and was a pretty amazing bowler. Vic's infectious smile reflected the person that he was, and drew people to him, both young and old. His impact on young people, even in his last days was incredible. Vic was a kind man that would give the shirt off his back to help another. He loved Jesus and was ready to be with Him in heaven. Vic's love for Jesus was evident in the way that he lived and cared for others.
On October 15, 1963, he married Mary Louise Smith, in Hutchinson, KS. They shared over 53 years of marriage, prior to her death on September 2, 2017.
Vic is survived by: his children, Mike Volker of Inman, KS, and Vicki Anderson and husband Mike of Elyria, KS; grandchildren, Chris Pettay, Erik Pettay, Jason Volker, Bri Leighty and husband Michael, Brekken Anderson, and Bret Anderson; great-grandchildren, Ethan Pettay, Kolton Pettay, Adam Pettay, Victoria Pettay, Daniel Pettay, and Adeline Volker; and siblings, Jane Overeem, Patricia Scates, Nancy Murphy and husband Bill, Merryl Volker and wife Peggy, and Jan West and husband Larry.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; wife; siblings, Shirley Newell and husband Wayne, Lionel Volker and wife Jeanne, and Roger Volker and wife Wanda; and brothers-in-law, Ron Overeem and James Scates.
Memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 2022, at SaltCity Cowboy Church, 810 N. Main, South Hutchinson, KS, with Pastor Montie McFerrin officiating. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at Elliott Mortuary, and from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at the church, with the family present.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Elyria Christian School (to benefit the Physical Education Department), in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.