Duane Russell Volkmer: Strong McLemore Ancestry

Generation: 1

Duane Russell Volkmer was born on 12 Nov 1937 in Sutton, Clay County, Nebraska (son of Adolph A. Volkmer and Leona M. Schmock); died on 29 Oct 2007 in Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska; was buried in Exeter Cemetery, Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

Notes:

Duane R. Volkmer, 69, of Beatrice, formerly of Exeter, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2007 in Beatrice.

He was born at Sutton Nov. 12, 1937 to Adolph and Leona (Schmock) Volkmer.

Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Volkmer, Beatrice; sons, Russell Volkmer, McCool Junction, Jeff (Eleanor) Volkmer, Carelton, Andrew Volkmer, Beatrice; daughters, Julie (John) Tucker, Schuyler, Mary Volkmer, Beatrice, Lisa Volkmer, Beatrice; brother, Clinton (Dee) Volkmer, Columbus; sister, Patricia (Russ) Bredenkamp, York; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Friday at Farmer Funeral Home, Exeter with Pastor David Cramer officiating. Visitation Thursday, 1 - 8 p.m., at Farmer Funeral Home in Exeter. Graveside services will be in Exeter Cemetery, Exeter.

Memorials in care of the family.

31 Oct 2007 York News Times, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Generation: 2

Adolph A. Volkmer was born on 13 Dec 1898 in Nebraska; died in May 1971 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Nebraska, Clay County, Sheridan Township
Enumerated 2 Apr 1930
ED 18 SD 10 Sheet 1A Stamped 230
12-12
Volkmer, Adolph A Head M WQ 32 M 27 Neb Germany Germany Farmer
Volkmer, Leona Wf F W 25 M 21 Neb Iowa Russia
Volkmer, Dallas D Son M W 2 3/12 Neb Neb Neb
Volkmer, Gilbert L Son M W 1 S Neb Neb Neb

Adolph married Leona M. Schmock before 1923. Leona was born on 20 Mar 1905 in Nebraska; died on 2 Jun 1988 in York, York County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leona M. Schmock was born on 20 Mar 1905 in Nebraska; died on 2 Jun 1988 in York, York County, Nebraska.

Children:

Dallas Dale Volkmer was born on 3 Dec 1927 in Shickley, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 29 Sep 1999 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Gilbert L. Volkmer was born on 21 Mar 1929 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.
Clinton Melvin Volkmer was born on 4 Apr 1931 in Nebraska; died on 19 Feb 2012 in Kenesaw, Adams County, Nebraska.
Ramona Volkmer was born on 15 Mar 1934 in Nebraska; and died.
Living
1. Duane Russell Volkmer was born on 12 Nov 1937 in Sutton, Clay County, Nebraska; died on 29 Oct 2007 in Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska; was buried in Exeter Cemetery, Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska.