Volkens, Dorothy (1930 - 2016)

VOLKENS, LEWIS, GOODNER, BERG, SCHMOLDT

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 4/29/2016 at 15:27:57

Name of deceased: Dorothy Marie Volkens (nee Lewis)

Aged: 85 yrs, 4 mo, 7 days

Residence: Rolling Green Village in Nevada, IA (since 2015)

Born: Dec. 3, 1930; Columbus Junction, IA

Died: April 10, 2016; Rolling Green Village, Nevada, IA

Funeral services: Thursday, April 14, 2016; United Methodist Church, Shelby, IA; burial was in the Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, IA

Survived by: Daughter, Jean (spouse, Glee) Goodner of Cambridge, IA; son, David (spouse, Sharon) Volkens of Williamsburg, IA; grandchildren, Andy (spouse, Cindy) Goodner of Decorah, IA, Ben Goodner of State Center, IA, Michael (spouse, Sarah) Volkens of Waukee, IA, Evan Volkens of Ames, IA, Calvin (spouse, Monica) Berg of Wellington, CO, and Emma Berg of Black Hawk, CO; 6 great-grandchildren; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Ted and Helen (nee Schmoldt) Lewis; husband, Donald; daughter, Lynn; 2 sisters; stepfather

Education: Graduated from Columbus Junction (IA) High School, Class of 1948. Dorothy then attended Business School in Omaha, NE.

Religious affiliation: member, Shelby Methodist Church, Shelby, IA, for over 65 years; was a long-time member of the United Methodist Women

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Donald Edward Volkens; Jan. 22, 1950; Methodist Church, Columbus Junction, IA

Employment: After completing her education, she was employed by Bell Telephone. From 1962 to 1996, Dorothy worked as a secretary for the Shelby (IA) schools.

Hobbies/Interests: member, Shelby Study Club; enjoyed reading, gardening, and genealogy

Sources: harlanonline.com; kjan.com; burmeisterjohannsen.com