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Palmer Bernard Volkmann

Birth	:	23 Feb 1926 Denison, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	25 Apr 2013 Denison, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oakland Cemetery, Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9972000, -95.3478012
Description	:	Palmer B. Volkmann was born at Denison, Iowa, February 23, 1926, the son of Herbert John and Johanna Amolia Wiese Volkmann. He was raised in Denison where he received his education graduating from high school with the class of 1944. During World War II, from February 17, 1944 until his honorable discharge October 29, 1945, Palmer served his country in the United States Army Air Force. Upon his discharge he returned to Iowa and began farming at Vail. On March 21, 1949, Palmer was united in marriage with Ruth Heiden at Denison, Iowa. Their union was blessed with two children, Pamela and... Read More	Palmer B. Volkmann was born at Denison, Iowa, February 23, 1926, the son of Herbert John and Johanna Amolia Wiese Volkmann. He was raised in Denison where he received his education graduating from high school with the class of 1944. During World War II, from February 17, 1944 until his honorable discharge October 29, 1945, Palmer served his country in the United States Army Air Force. Upon his discharge he returned to Iowa and began farming at Vail. On March 21, 1949, Palmer was united in marriage with Ruth Heiden at Denison, Iowa. Their union was blessed with two children, Pamela and Randall. They made their home on the farm at Vail until moving to Denison in 1960. Palmer continued his farming career until retiring in 1990. Following his retirement from farming he took great pride in being the caretaker at Oakland Cemetery in Denison for 12 years. During his spare time he enjoyed camping, fishing, woodworking, square and ballroom dancing, and, for eighteen years, spending the winters at their home in Pharr, Texas. Palmer was a member of the American Legion Post 8, Denison, Iowa, and the First United Methodist Church in Denison where, through the years, he had served on the Pastor Parish Council, Worship Committee and was an usher and greeter. Palmer was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Johanna Volkmann and daughter, Pamela Law. Those remaining to cherish his memory include his wife Ruth Volkmann of Denison, Iowa; son Randall Heiden Volkmann and wife Connie of Denison, Iowa; son-in-law Benny Law of Maryville, Missouri; grandchildren: Tori Landers and husband Scott of Platte City, Missouri, Andrew Volkmann and wife Jami of Cambridge, Iowa, Jesse Volkmann of Lake View, Iowa, Mandi Ritchey of Maryville, Missouri, Luke Volkmann and fiancé Leslie Allen of Littleton, Colorado; great grandchildren: Lane, Logan and Ellie Volkmann, Mikayla and Mason Landers, Preston Ritchey and Drew Volkmann; sister Lois Gray of Tacoma, Washington; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at First United Methodist Church, Denison, Iowa, with the Rev. Alberta Ervin officiating. Music for the service included Eldon Hardekopf singing "On The Wings Of A Snow White Dove" and the congregation singing "Amazing Grace" and "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" with Nancy Miles serving as organist. Honorary pallbearers were Les Rath, Gene Champion, Roger Sims and Kirk Roecker. Honorary Pallbearers in Memoriam included Don Hulsebus, Lloyd Carstens, Don Bartlett, Bud Barnes and Bill Gessmann. Those serving as pallbearers were Andrew Volkmann, Jesse Volkmann, Luke Volkmann, Scott Landers, Dave Heiden, Jeff Heiden, Chris Heiden, and Dan Gray. Interment was at Oakland Cemetery, Denison, Iowa. Following the interment the family invited everyone to return to the church and join them in fellowship and a luncheon prepared and served by the United Methodist Women. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home, www.pfannebecker.com, Denison, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements. + other online sources

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Palmer Bernard Volkmann's memorial is located at: Oakland Cemetery, Denison, Crawford County, USA.
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Palmer Bernard Volkmann death on 25 Apr 2013 in Denison, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.9972000
Longitude: -95.3478012

Family Members:

Parent

Herbert J Volkmann

(1900 - 1985)

Johannah W Wiese Volkmann

(1905 - 1988)

Spouse

Ruth Emma Heiden Volkmann

(1928 - 2017)

Children

Pamela Sue Volkmann Law

(1950 - 1994)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 41.9972000, -95.3478012

2. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9958000, -95.3450012

3. Crawford Heights Memory Gardens
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7. Crawford County Poor Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9508216, -95.4308331

8. Buck Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9067841, -95.3839722

9. Butler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9364014, -95.4627991

10. Deloit Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1075325, -95.3136520

11. Nishnabotna Cemetery
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12. Vail Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0647011, -95.2102966

13. Saint Anns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0513992, -95.1868973

14. King Cemetery
Vail, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1007996, -95.2319031

15. Astor Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8636017, -95.2853012

16. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Manilla, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8922005, -95.2200012

17. Dow City Cemetery
Dow City, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9219017, -95.5119019

18. Lehfeldt Cemetery
Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1458170, -95.3724972

19. Morgan Cemetery
Schleswig, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1394005, -95.4403000

20. Hayes Township Cemetery
Westside, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0083199, -95.1216583

21. Union Township Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3471985

22. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3450012

23. Bockelmann Family Cemetery
Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0954020, -95.5357330

24. Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ricketts, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1215000, -95.5265000