Kim Volker

Kim Volker, 70, of Lansing, IA, passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. A celebration of life and memory sharing time will be held Saturday, November 5th, at 12:00 PM at TJ Hunters Banquet Hall in Lansing. Friends may greet the family from 11:00 AM until the start of the celebration of life on Saturday at TJ Hunters. Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home in Lansing is assisting the family.

Kim Volker was born June 12, 1952, in Waterloo, IA, the son of Frederick and Maxine (Combs) Volker. To help with his vision issues, Kim attended the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School in Vinton, IA. He remained involved with the school and the students throughout his life. On August 18, 1972, Kim married Deborah Cagley at St. Nicholas Parish in Evansdale, IA. They made their home in Waterloo until 1986, when they moved their family to Lansing, IA, for some peace and quiet.

Moving to Lansing was great for Kim as his favorite thing in the world was fishing and boating on the Mississippi and was often out from dawn to dusk with classic rock playing on the radio. As a man of leisure, he collected several things and loved going to garage sales. Kim's disability allowed him to be a stay-at-home dad; his kids and grandkids were the light of his life.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Deb, of Lansing; his three children: Joshua (Amanda) Volker of Clinton, IA, Samantha Volker of Lansing, and Amanda (John) Gallagher of La Crosse, WI; grandchildren: Pryce, Jaxon, Jovi, Ashton, Piper, and Nova; nieces and nephew: Allison (Jeff) Bunger, Maryanne (Jeff) Harris, Katherine (Clint) Stainbrook, and Chris Zummak; sister-in-law Donna Volker of Waterloo; and his close friends: Rich and Melodye Protsman, Larry and Merry Hoofnagle, and Sarah Stubbe.

Kim was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Frederick; sister Michelle Zummak; and a granddaughter Lily.

Kim's grandchildren will serve as honorary urnbearers.