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A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 11:00 am in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring St., with Rev. Yamid Blanco officiating. A memorial luncheon will follow. Visitation will be in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5:00 – 8:00 pm and in the church on Thursday from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Private entombment will take place in Calvary Cemetery Garden Crypts.
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Racine – Robert John “Rob” Volk, age 50, passed away at Froedtert Hospital late Sunday evening, September 1, 2019 following a tragic automobile accident on August 9, 2019 in Whitewater on Highway 12.
Rob was born in Racine on February 6, 1969 to John and Nancy (nee: Schenkenberg) Volk. He was a 1987 graduate of Washington Park High School. On January 8, 1993, Rob married his high school sweetheart, Tabathia Ann Stendahl.
Rob was a longtime service technician for Customer Engineering Services. He was returning to Racine from a service call when he was involved the car accident. Among Rob’s interests, he was a lifetime automobile enthusiast – who enjoyed attending and watching sprint car races and a variety of other auto sports. He proudly collected Matchbox cars & pint glasses. Above all, Rob was all about his family and did everything he could for them. He always looked forward to organizing / attending family gatherings & reunions especially alongside a warm bonfire.
Surviving are his loving wife of 26 years, Tabathia Volk; sons, Matthew Robert (Kenzie) Volk and Jack Ryan (Katherine) Volk; adored grandson, Aaron Gauge Volk; dad & mom, John & Nancy (nee: Schenkenberg) Volk; brother, Jeffrey (Catherine) Volk; grandmother, Mary Louise Schenkenberg; sisters-in-law, Denise (Tim) Shumway, Tammy (Greg) Mastos and Edith (Chris) Knight; aunts & uncles, Bob (Leitha) Schenkenberg, Joyce Schenkenberg, Donna (Don Tucker) Volk, Faye (Jim Tuszka) Volk-Tuszka, Jim (Julie) Volk and Jan Volk; many special cousins, other relatives and friends.
Rob was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cyrus & Marie Schenkenberg and John & Alice Volk; uncles, Paul Schenkenberg and Gene Volk; aunt, Nancy Volk; great-uncle & aunt, Ed & Pat Raymond; dear cousins, Scott Schenkenberg and Lisa Coffey; and by Tabathia’s parents, Raymond & Karen Stendahl.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 11:00 am in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring St., with Rev. Yamid Blanco officiating. A memorial luncheon will follow. Visitation will be in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5:00 – 8:00 pm and in the church on Thursday from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Private entombment will take place in Calvary Cemetery Garden Crypts.
A heartfelt note of thanks to the amazing staff of Froedtert Hospital, Walworth County Police & Rescue, Flight for Life and faithful innocent bystander, Karen Kohls, for doing everything in their powers to save Rob’s life. Also, thanks to our family & friends for the visits, prayers and many acts of kindness given during the past few weeks. It gave Rob and our family great comfort & strength during this most difficult time.
Ken Merrill says
Miss you buddy.
Barbie E. says
Tab, I think of you everyday, I pray for strength for you and your family. I send sincere love to you my friend.
Susan Eisenbart says
Tabitha I am so very sorry for this trgic loss. He will always be inyourheart God Bless you❤
Tom Carter says
I remember Rob was always nice, funny and everyone liked him . Rest In Peace. May your loved ones be comforted.
Rick Reinhard says
I’m never going to forget the good times in choir at McKinley and Park. Always smiling with the best jokes. My heart goes out to all who had the privilege of having him in their lives.
Cathleen Day says
Sending my love and prayers to the Volk family at this very sad time. Rest Eternal Rob
Stefanie Stamper says
Tabitha,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie and Tiffany from Walmart Burlington says
Sorry for lose. He will be missed as he was a part of our Walmart family. Praying for your family.
C. Richards says
One of my all time favorite students at Fratt School, smart, kind, caring, and personable. So sad he is gone.
Bobbie Jo says
Tab
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thought and prayers. Sending you strength and hugs!
Albert " Eddie " Escamilla says
So sorry for you and your familys loss.
Connie Faulds (friends of Tim & Denise says
So sorry for your loss for you and your Families you are in our thoughts hugs and prayers
George &Connie Faulds’s
Bob & Pat Schultz says
Our thoughts, prayers & sympathy to the family during this very sad time.
Sincerely,
Bob & Pat Schultz
Patty Young says
Hi Nancy and family. I am so sorry to hear about your son. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. God bless.
Patty Kinsley (young). From Wisconsin Natural gas company.
Anonymous says
Rob
You were a good man and always had good stories to tell. I will miss our conversations.
John Potesta
Cathy Czarneck says
I’m sooo sorry 😐 about your loss, Tabby…
My prayers go out to you and your family…
Love, Cathy and Mike
The Hicks says
R. I. P..
THE HICKS says
R. I. P.
Anonymous says
JOHN ,SORRY TO READ ABOUT YOUR LOSS ETC I WILL SAY A PRAYER FOR
YOUR SON AT MASS ON SAT
GORDON GILLIS