Wayne Volk

Wayne DeGene Volk, 84, of Bloomington, Nebraska, passed away at his home January 1st, 2017.

Wayne was born February 4th, 1932, to Albert and Louise (Niederklien) Volk at Campbell, Nebraska. He grew up in the Campbell and Upland area.

Wayne was drafted in March, 1954, into the Army. In January, 1955, he was sent to Germany for 1 year and Honorable Discharged in January, 1956.

On a fine day in June, Wayne met the love of his life, Jonquil Churchill. They were married December 19th, 1954. A daughter and a son were born to this union, Mary and Matt.

Wayne and Jonquil just celebrated their 62nd Anniversary. Raising his family in Bloomington, he was a worker with many talents. Working in the shop, portraying Abe Lincoln, being around his grandkids and great-grandkids gave him enjoyment. Along with this, Wayne's Wizards of Republican Valley 4 Point Pitch Tournament, ran January through March., and a card tournament for many years. He also served on the Franklin County Board of Supervisors for 12 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister; two sister-in-laws; a nephew; his in-laws; and a granddaughter.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Jonquil; daughter Mary and husband Duane Coplen of Ashland, Nebraska; son Matt and wife Patty of Cambridge, Nebraska; nephew, Vernon and wife, Leslie Churchill of Marble Falls, Texas, niece Koren and husband, Troy Beckeholdt of Fallen, Nevada, brothers, Dallas of Upland, Nebraska, and Alvin of Colby, Kansas; brother-in-law Les Worley of Blue Hill, Nebraska; grandchildren - Derek Snider and wife Kat of El Paso, Texas, Nicole and husband Dan Snyder of Grand Island, Nebraska, Mitch Snider and Joy of Omaha, Nebraska, Chris Volk and wife Kali of St. Paul, Nebraska, Dana Volk and Jon of Lincoln, Nebraska, Jordan of Hastings, Nebraska; and great-grandkids Kristine, Evelyn, Benjamin, Kara, Liam and Clayton; along with many other family and friends.

A celebration of life service for Wayne D. Volk will be (was) 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2017, at the Grace Lutheran Church, Franklin, with Pastor Chad Boggs officiating. Interment will be (was) in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Bloomington, Nebraska. Visitation will be (was) Thursday, and Friday, January 5 and 6th, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin, Nebraska. Online condolences can be left at www.hutchinsfh.com. Hutchins Funeral Home, 1402 M Street, Franklin, Nebraska 68939, was in charge of arrangements.