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Robert Volkert Obituary
Robert Lee Volkert
Of Alexandria, a life-long resident of Northern Virginia, passed away on February 4, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years Melanie W. Volkert. He also leaves behind sister-in-law Linda Bell (Doug) and brother-in-law Wayne Windsor (Linda) and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Robert graduated from Washington-Lee High School and Ben Franklin University and spent his working years as an Accountant. He was friendly, fun loving and an avid sports fan supporting our DC teams (particularly the Redskins and Nats) with passion and enthusiasm. In his younger days he loved to bowl and play softball. Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 6222 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310 on Tuesday, February 21 at 11 a.m. Inurnment at Fairfax Memorial Park. Expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers should be made in his name to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund https://curealz.org/giving/donate/ or House of Mercy Food Pantry, Thrift Store and Donation Center https://houseofmercyva.org/givenow/
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Verna and Jim Foley
February 5, 2024
Jim and I miss Bob during football season. Rest in peace
Betty Mucha
May 21, 2023
Didn't know Bob had passed away. After we moved to
AZ, we lost touch. A lot of fun memories as kids when
visiting at his Mom's home in Arlington, VA. Another
cousin gone. My sincerest condolences to Melanie....
Betty (and Larry) Mucha
Lynda and Lee Martin
February 17, 2023
We were so sorry to learn of Bob's passing. You have our deepest sympathy.
Dr. and Mrs. Lee Martin
Verna G Foley
February 13, 2023
Jim will miss Bob to talk to on the phone when (redskins now commanders) was on and bowling.
Years ago the use meet at football stadium and tell gating before the game. And the bowled in the same bowling league in Arlington, Va. So they use talk about old times. My kids when they was young use to call him Uncle Bob. He was a very nice person and funny to talk to. And enjoy meeting him for lunch when he did our taxes.
Now he is in the hands of good lord with no pains or worries. Bob the whole family will miss you Jim, Verna, Crystal, Robert Foley.
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