Obituary
John L. Volker, Sr., age 85, of Pevely, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his home. He was born July 23, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Leona (nee Preston) and John Volker. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Christine (nee Castaldi) Volker; sons John (Kathleen) Volker of Imperial, Missouri, and Joseph (Patti) Volker of Fenton, Missouri; a sister Jackie Rheeten; grandchildren Gretchen, Miranda, and Marissa Volker; brother-in-law Tony Castaldi; sister in laws Pat (the late Obert) Cotham, Concetta (Bill) Risk, Mary Castaldi, Debbie (the late Dale) Kaikkonen, and Linda Castaldi; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his stepmother Edna Volker; sisters Martha Betz, Sandy Morgan, and Mary Mayberry; brothers Michael (Kathy survives) Volker, Al (Willeta survives) Lake; brother in laws John (Wanda survives) Castaldi, Donald (Melissa survives) Castaldi, and Joseph Castaldi; and a sister-in-law Gloria Castaldi. John enjoyed stock car racing, music, traveling, and being everyone’s handyman. He is a veteran of the United States Navy; member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Crystal City, Missouri; and was a forklift operator for KV Pharmaceutical, retiring after 40 years. John was a true friend to many and a faithful servant to his Lord. Visitation 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus. Visitation from 9:00 A.M. until time of funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Monday, April 12, 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, officiated by Pastor Kyle Castens. Interment in Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Pevely. Memorials in John’s memory are preferred to the Immanuel Lutheran Church Stain Glass Window Fund.
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