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Roland Leroy Voecks

Birth	:	6 Jul 1929 Pierce, Pierce County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	18 Jan 2019 Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Josephs Cemetery, Pierce, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1767006, -97.5428009
Description	:	Roland L. Voecks died Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Born July 6, 1929, in Pierce, Roland Leroy Voecks was the son of Gilbert and Mary (Havel) Voecks. He graduated from Pierce High School in 1947. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving from Jan. 6, 1951, until Nov. 4, 1954. He was stationed in Guantanamo Bay, also known as “Gitmo” in Cuba, and was on the destroyer known as U.S.S. Dortch. He was stationed at the U.S. Naval Base in Boston, Mass., for two years and took care of leave papers. He... Read More	Roland L. Voecks died Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Born July 6, 1929, in Pierce, Roland Leroy Voecks was the son of Gilbert and Mary (Havel) Voecks. He graduated from Pierce High School in 1947. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving from Jan. 6, 1951, until Nov. 4, 1954. He was stationed in Guantanamo Bay, also known as “Gitmo” in Cuba, and was on the destroyer known as U.S.S. Dortch. He was stationed at the U.S. Naval Base in Boston, Mass., for two years and took care of leave papers. He married Kathryn Abler on Oct. 6, 1953, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pierce. They lived in Lincoln, and Roland worked for the post office for a short time. To this union, they had a girl and two boys. He later became acquainted with a restaurant franchise business “Kings Food Host” that took him and his family from Lincoln to Boulder, Colo., to Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Farmington, N.M. Roland and Kathryn established their own restaurant once in Farmington and named it “Katie’s Kitchen” after his spouse, which they owned and operated for 10 years. Roland and Kathryn later moved to Pierce in 1978, and they established “The Granary” restaurant in Norfolk, which they owned and operated for 25 years. Roland enjoyed golfing in his later years and dressing up as Santa (Kathryn as Mrs. Claus) during the Christmas season, visiting schools in and around Pierce for numerous years. One unique hobby Roland picked while in New Mexico was hot air ballooning; it took the entire family to provide ground support. Roland purchased his own balloon before he even knew how to fly. He then earned his pilot’s license and owned it for 25 years. He enjoyed driving his 1929 Model A in parades and restored a 1925 Model T stake bed truck. Roland was known to have a quick wit and really enjoyed visiting with friends and family. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pierce, American Legion Tomek-Otto Post 72 of Pierce and the Elks Club. Survivors include his spouse, Kathryn Voecks of Pierce; a son, David Voecks of New Mexico; a son, Dan (Pam) Voecks of Midland, Texas; a son-in-law, Dr. Randall Sussex of New Mexico; five grandchildren: Mandi, Erica, Stephanie, Derek and Isabelle; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rolanda Sussex; a grandson, Garrett Voecks; his parents, Gilbert and Mary; and a brother, Donald “Pink.” Inurnment will be held at the Saint Josephs Cemetery, rural Pierce. Stonacek Memorial Chapel in Pierce is in charge of the arrangements.

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Roland Leroy Voecks's memorial is located at: Saint Josephs Cemetery, Pierce, Pierce County, USA.
When did Roland Leroy Voecks death?
Roland Leroy Voecks death on 18 Jan 2019 in Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 42.1767006
Longitude: -97.5428009

Family Members:

Parent

Gilbert Ernest Paul Voecks

(1909 - 1985)

Mary Edna Havel Voecks

(1911 - 1999)

Siblings

Donald D “Pinky” Voecks

(1931 - 2008)

Children

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Coordinate: 42.1767006, -97.5428009

2. Prospect View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1794014, -97.5267029

3. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
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6. Immanuel Cemetery
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7. Trinity Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2494011, -97.6883011

8. Best Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0466710, -97.5231107

9. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1920100, -97.3593700

10. Jackson Cemetery
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12. Buffington-Jackson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0496000, -97.6404000

13. Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0553017, -97.4282990

14. Swedish Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1706400, -97.3297400

15. Saint Paul Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0438995, -97.4244003

16. Prospect Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0407982, -97.4289017

17. New Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0397900, -97.4223600

18. Osmond Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3457985, -97.5821991

19. Trinity Epsicopal Church Columbarium
Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0317000, -97.4191000

20. Saint Patricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0060997, -97.5916977

21. Trinity Cemetery
Hoskins, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1055984, -97.3274994

22. Norfolk State Hospital Old Cemetery
Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0535400, -97.3733100

23. Stark Valley Cemetery
Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2635994, -97.7561035

24. Norfolk State Hospital New Cemetery
Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0475500, -97.3698300