Obituary of Robert J. Volz
Robert Volz, age 69 of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016, at his home.
He was born on September 23, 1946, at the family farm southwest of Greeley, Kansas. Robert was the youngest of 13 children born to Paul A. Volz and Teresa E. (Hastert) Volz. He graduated from Greeley High School in 1964, and then attended a nine month course at Clark's Business College. During this time he also worked at Katz Drug Store and First National Bank in Topeka. In 1967, he landed a job in the Accounting Department of International Harvester Truck Division. In 1973 Robert transferred to the factory branch in Lincoln, Nebraska, as Business Manager. The company later split into Cornhusker International Trucks Corp. and Cornhusker International Company Idealease to which he was the Security Treasurer and Business of both businesses until 1995 when he resigned for health reasons. In 1999, he moved to Garnett from Lincoln.
Robert enjoyed spending time at his cabin and entertaining family and friends at the Horseshoe Lake in Nebraska. He also enjoyed growing flowers in honor of his mother who loved flowers.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Paul Edwin "Eddy", Maurice Louis, Jonnie James, Leo Guy, and Anthony Bernard "Tony"; and three sisters, Theresa Marie Guilfoyle, Florence Irene Mader Justice, Mary Agnes Rockers.
Robert is survived by his sisters, Marjorie Fields of Portland, Oregon, Edna Kellerman of Princeton, Kansas, Lucille Rockers and husband Lyle "Butch" of Garnett, Barbara Katzer and husband Ben of Garnett; three stepchildren, Julie Arata, Jeremy Leising, Katie Ruth Fuentez; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces and great great nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 1, 2016 at St. John's Catholic Church, Greeley, Kansas. Inurnment will follow in the St. John's Cemetery. The family will greet friends following a 7:00 PM Rosary Thursday evening at the funeral home in Garnett. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Cemetery and left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.