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William Voelker Obituary
ARVADA, Colo. - William John Voelker III, 81, passed away at his home in Arvada, Colo., surrounded by his family, on Thursday, June 27, 2024.
William (Bill) was born on Dec. 10, 1942, in Peoria, to William Voelker Jr. and Marian (Barbour) Voelker, and was the oldest of seven children. Bill graduated from Peoria Central High School in 1960, playing football for the Central Lions and achieving All-State status. Bill then attended the University of Illinois School of Architecture, where he received his bachelor's in architecture in 1964, graduating with honors, and was recognized with his name on the bronze tablet at the university. Bill attended the Harvard University School of Architecture, where he earned his master's in design. Bill was honored to have won the Plym Traveling Scholarship for UI Alumni in 1972.
Bill worked in St. Louis at Helmuth Obata Kassabaum, in Honolulu and in Peoria at Phillips Swager Associates Architects, before moving into teaching at the UI, where he stayed until his retirement in 2004. During his time teaching, he also earned an MBA from the UI.
William is survived by his wife, Kathey (Hunt) Voelker; children, Dan Voelker, Max Voelker and Kim Voelker; and siblings, Steve Voelker, Mary (Voelker) Welle and Bob Voelker.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Danny, Mark and James.
Memorials can be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
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Linda Retheford Shait
August 15, 2024
Thinking of you and your family at this most difficult time. Joe Dalfonso let me know. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope time and memories will bring you comfort and peace.
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Jill A Moore
July 23, 2024
Kathey and family- So sorry to read of Bill's passing.You must have any good memories though. Jill (Hardwick) Moore
Robin Currie
July 22, 2024
Thinking of you all. Bob and Robin
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